Garlicky Green Beans Recipe
Elevate your vegetable sides with this Garlicky Green Beans Recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Featuring tender green beans sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, this recipe is elevated with a hint of citrusy freshness from a drizzle of lemon juice and a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes. Steam-seared to perfection in just 20 minutes, these green beans maintain their vibrant color and satisfying crunch. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether paired with roasted proteins or served as part of a vegetarian spread, this simple and healthy recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite. Keywords: garlicky green beans, easy green bean recipe, sautéed green beans, quick vegetable side dish, lemon garlic green beans.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 60 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans, removing any tough stems.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Pour the water into the skillet, cover it with a lid, and let the green beans steam for 4-5 minutes or until tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the green beans have a slight char, about 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle the green beans with lemon juice and toss to combine.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1024 mg | 22% | |
*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.
