Extra Special Steamed Green Beans
Transform simple green beans into an irresistible side dish with this recipe for Extra Special Steamed Green Beans. Perfectly steamed to maintain their vibrant color and tender-crisp texture, these green beans are elevated with a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh parsley, lemon juice, and a hint of seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and elegant recipe is easy to prepare yet worthy of a special occasion. Whether paired with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or enjoyed as a stand-alone vegetarian delight, these green beans deliver fresh, zesty flavor in every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this dish is sure to become a table favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves, and finely chop the fresh parsley.
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan fitted with a steaming basket.
Place the green beans in the steaming basket, cover the saucepan with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the beans are tender but still bright green.
While the green beans are steaming, melt the unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
Once the green beans are cooked, carefully remove them from the steaming basket and transfer them to a serving dish.
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the green beans and gently toss to coat.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1171 mg | 25% | |
*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.
