Green Bean Craze E
Elevate your side dish game with Green Bean Craze E, a vibrant and flavorful recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! This dish celebrates the natural crispness of blanched fresh green beans, perfectly infused with the zesty brightness of lemon zest and juice, the warmth of garlic, and a spicy kick from red pepper flakes. A finishing touch of toasted almond slices adds a delightful crunch and nutty depth, making this side as elegant as it is simple. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout addition to your holiday table, this healthy green bean recipe is both quick and versatile, offering a delicious way to incorporate fresh, wholesome ingredients into your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 50 grams almond slices, toasted
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again after a minute and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic-infused oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the green beans are heated through and slightly tender.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the toasted almond slices over the green beans for added crunch and nutty flavor.
Transfer the Green Bean Craze E to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*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.
