Lunch: Green Beans with Za'atar and Lemon

Recipe by Leah Koenig Prep your green beans quickly; stack a handful of them together on a cutting board and trim the stem ends off the whole stack at once.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Green Beans with Za'atar and Lemon

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds thin green beans (haricot verts), stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon za'atar
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In large skillet over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the green beans, cover pan, and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover pan and add butter; toss to coat.
Remove pan from heat and stir in the za'atar, lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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