Lemon Green Beans with Garlic
If you're in search of versatile slow cooker side dishes, this recipe for Lemon Green Beans with Garlic is a great choice. Only six simple ingredients go into this tasty slow cooker side dish recipe. Use fresh-cut green beans, and add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and lemon zest. You can sprinkle your green beans with red pepper flakes for added color! This dish serves a crowd, so serve it up for guests, or enjoy leftovers the next night with your family.
Notes
If you like your beans a little crunchy, cut back on the cook time.
Serves6
Preparation Time20 min
Slow Cooker Time HIGH4 hr
Slow Cooker Time LOW7 hr
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh-cut green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced/pressed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (grate rind of lemon)
- red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to slow cooker and mix.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4.5 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 2.5 to 4 hours. Stir occasionally.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
