Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Lemon-Thyme Green Beans 3.6 (8) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Fresh thyme can be used more generously than dried as it is not as concentrated. Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 ½ pounds green beans, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 lemon) 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish (optional) Directions In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously. Add green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover skillet. Steam beans, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Pull lid back slightly, and tilt skillet to drain water from green beans; add lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired. Rate it Print