Lemon Basil Green Beans - Party Planning

Guest Author - Lisa Babick

Prep

Lemon-Basil Green Beans

Prep: 1-1/2 hours
Cooking: 10 minutes

Serves 8

This recipe is part of the A Hanukkah Celebration Dinner Menu

In This Menu:

* Artichoke Bites

* Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket

* Traditional Chicken Soup

* Sweet Potato Latkes

* Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

* Hanukkah Jelly Donuts

* Triple Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

Other Menu Ideas:

* A Backyard Lunch

* A Classic Thanksgiving Dinner for 8

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This is a tasty side dish for any meal and adds color to the table.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds green beans, fresh or frozen.
lemon wedges for garnish

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. If beans are fresh, wash beans; trim ends and remove strings. For frozen or fresh beans, cook in boiling water to cover 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well.
3. Let marinade come to room temperature while beans cook. Pour marinade over beans. Cover and let stand at room temperature 45 minutes.
4. Serve beans at room temperature.