Name: Easy Lemon Dill Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed; 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp dijon mustard (I like spicy German mustard or dijon); 1 Tbsp e.v. olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; pinch black pepper

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This easy lemon dill green beans side dish recipe is fast, healthy, and delicious.

Green beans with lemon dill dressing is one of my favorite side dishes. It can be eaten warm or cold.

French green beans in a white oval platter with a tan trim tossed with dill.

Crispy VS. Soft Green Beans

Hey, we all like different things. I happen to like crispy blanched vegetables AND very soft cooked vegetables.

I like crisp or al dente green beans. My mom will only eat vegetables that have been boiled for at least 20 minutes. She wants no crunch or texture. That's her business!

Make this lemon dill green bean recipe either way. I wrote the recipe for blanching but cook the green beans to your desired tenderness.

Side view of raw green beans with a lemon in front and jar of mustard, salt, and olive oil in the back. Side view.

Blanching Green Beans

Blanching is throwing vegetables (nearly any kind) in a salted pot of boiling water, cooking for a couple minutes (or until desired tenderness), draining, and throwing them in an ice bath (ice and water) to cool them fast. It stops them from cooking more and retains a vibrant color.

Blanching is a perfect way to cook if you want to retain a vibrant color and crisp veggies. It is also perfect if you want to cook them ahead of time because they will still look and taste fresh later.

Eating right away and don't want to blanch? Just drain the green beans and toss with the lemon dill mustard dressing. You're good to go!

Older green beans will naturally be tougher and will need to be cooked longer than young green beans.

Side view of cooked green beans in a yellow sauce on a white plate on a brown table.

Things In My Kitchen:

Kitchen Tongs - I use these for nearly everything and tossin' the green beans with the vinaigrette is a perfect example.

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Easy Lemon Dill Green Beans

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This easy green bean side dish recipe pops with tart lemon juice , flavorful sharp mustard, and fresh dill. It can be eaten warm or cold.

Author: beckie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 5
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoon dijon mustard (I like spicy German mustard or dijon)
1 tablespoon e.v. olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
pinch black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and toss in green beans. Cook for ~ 2 ½ - 4 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and toss in a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a small bowl or jar: mix lemon juice, sharp mustard, dill, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Toss green beans with dressing and add salt to taste. Serve cold or warm.

Notes

Eating right away and don't want to blanch? Just drain the green beans and toss with the dressing.
I like green crisp or al dente. Cook them a little more if you want them softer. Older green beans will naturally be tougher so they will need more cooking time than fresh green beans.

Serving Suggestion

Serve this Lemon and Dill Green Bean Recipe with with a light Tabbouleh or Orzo salad, or as a side to a delicious summer favorite like shrimp with basil pesto, or a classic popular recipe like feta chicken.