Garlic Onion Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Garlic Onion Green Beans—a quick, flavorful recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious! Crisp-tender green beans are sautéed with golden caramelized onions and fragrant minced garlic, then lightly steamed to perfection for a balance of freshness and depth. A splash of optional lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish, while the optional butter lends a rich, velvety touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive holiday meals. Packed with flavor and simple ingredients like olive oil and fresh aromatics, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains. Make these irresistible garlic onion green beans your new go-to veggie side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 60 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and trim the green beans by removing their stem ends. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil (and butter if using) and allow it to melt and become hot.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and start to turn golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to avoid burning the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic and onions.
Season with salt and black pepper. Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the beans steam for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the liquid to evaporate and slightly caramelize the onions and garlic.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired, for a bright, fresh flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2943 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1263 mg | 27% | |
*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.
