Jul 14 2026
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Green Beans And Carrots Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

A classic side dish.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and trim the green beans, and peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.

  2. 2

    Cook the Carrots

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the sliced carrots and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.

  3. 3

    Add the Green Beans

    Add the green beans to the pot with the carrots and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until both vegetables are tender but still crisp.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Drain the vegetables in a colander and return them to the pot. Add olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the green beans and carrots to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish.

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