Garlic Green Beans with Manchego
Elevate your side dish game with Garlic Green Beans with Manchego, a simple yet sophisticated recipe that pairs fresh, vibrant green beans with the nutty richness of Manchego cheese. Blanched to perfection, the green beans retain their crisp-tender texture, while a quick sauté in olive oil and fragrant garlic infuses every bite with savory goodness. A generous sprinkling of finely grated Manchego melts slightly over the warm beans, adding a creamy, complex flavor that makes this dish truly unforgettable. For a bright, zesty twist, a drizzle of fresh lemon juice can be added just before serving. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect as a holiday side dish, a quick weeknight vegetable, or even a vegetarian main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 50 g Manchego cheese, finely grated
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends, removing any tough or stringy parts.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water for blanching. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn bright green and are just tender. Immediately transfer the beans to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the beans evenly in the garlic and oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they are heated through and slightly tender.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the garlic green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle the grated Manchego cheese evenly on top.
Optionally, drizzle with lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish. Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1139 mg | 24% | |
*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.
