Easy Fresh Bean Garlic and Onion Saute
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Easy Fresh Bean Garlic and Onion Sauté! Perfectly tender green beans are tossed with caramelized onions, aromatic garlic, and a hint of olive oil to create a vibrant and healthy side dish that's ready in just 25 minutes. This recipe emphasizes fresh, simple ingredients, with an optional splash of zesty lemon juice to brighten the flavors and complement any main course. Whether paired with grilled meats, roasted poultry, or enjoyed on its own, this versatile sauté is a go-to for effortless weeknight cooking. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome, garden-fresh goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans, cutting them into bite-sized pieces if desired.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Peel and thinly slice the onion into half-moon shapes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well, coating them in the garlic and onion mixture.
Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the beans steam for 5-6 minutes until tender yet still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir-fry the beans for another 2-3 minutes, allowing them to pick up some light browning.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice for added brightness.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2393 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*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.
