Lemony Green Beans

SueA   posted 04-27-98 

  Lemony Green Beans 

  1 large lemon 
  1 pound fresh green beans 
  3 cups water 
  1/2 teaspoon salt 
  1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings 
  3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 
  1 teaspoon brown sugar 


Cut 3 thin slices from lemon.   Squeeze remaining lemon; set juice aside.
 
Remove strings from green beans and wash thoroughly.   Cut green beans into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Combine water and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.   Add green beans and cover.   Reduce heat, and simmer 5-8 minutes or until tender.
Drain beans.

Saute onion in butter 2-3 minutes.  Add beans, lemon juice and brown sugar; heat thoroughly.

Garnish with lemon slices.

Yield: 4 servings.
 
 

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