Chive Green Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistibly fresh and flavorful Chive Green Beans, a quick and easy side dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines tender-crisp green beans, blanched to maintain their vibrant green hue, with a rich garlic butter sauce for an indulgent touch. A generous sprinkle of finely chopped chives and a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice add a zesty, herbal freshness that elevates the dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, these green beans are seasoned to perfection with a dash of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, making them an ideal companion to roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegetarian mains. Whether for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is a crowd-pleaser you'll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
While the water is coming to a boil, trim the ends of the green beans.
Once boiling, add the green beans to the pot and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Do not overcook.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm the beans through.
Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the green beans, then drizzle with the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss everything together until evenly coated and well combined.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1017 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
