Description
Crisp and vibrant green beans sautéed with garlic and finished with a burst of lemon for a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep those beans: Rinse them under cool water, trim the ends, and snap them in half if they’re too long.
- Sizzle time: Heat up the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and vibrant green.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the lemon zest and juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Feel free to substitute lemon with lime for a different twist! Garnish with toasted almonds or crumbled feta for an elevated dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, sautéed vegetables, garlic, lemon, side dish