Fresh Summer Sour Cream Green Beans
Brighten up your summer table with Fresh Summer Sour Cream Green Beans—a vibrant, creamy side dish that's as refreshing as it is satisfying. This recipe transforms tender blanched green beans with a luscious sour cream coating infused with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and a touch of seasoning. A quick sauté in olive oil brings out their natural sweetness, while the crowning glory of golden toasted breadcrumbs and fresh parsley adds irresistible texture and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make green bean dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, summer BBQs, or holiday spreads. Serve it warm and watch as its creamy, zesty charm steals the spotlight! Keywords: fresh green beans, sour cream, summer side dish, easy green bean recipe, creamy vegetable dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the sour cream, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the green beans are evenly coated.
In a small dry pan, toast the breadcrumbs over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Transfer the creamy green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs and chopped parsley over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 325 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 264 mg | 6% | |
*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.
