Green Beans with a Twist
Elevate a simple side dish with 'Green Beans with a Twist,' a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe that transforms fresh green beans into a showstopping addition to your table. This dish combines blanched green beans with zesty lemon zest, sweet honey, and a dash of red chili flakes for the perfect balance of brightness and heat. The crunch of toasted breadcrumbs and almonds adds irresistible texture, while fragrant garlic infuses every bite with savory depth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve warm as a wholesome side that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumb
- 3 tablespoons toasted almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes, until they turn a vibrant green but remain crisp. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until they turn golden brown. Remove the breadcrumbs from the skillet and set aside in a small bowl.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-low heat. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly with the garlic oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and drizzle honey over the green beans. Stir in the lemon zest, red chili flakes, and toasted almonds, ensuring the flavors are well-blended.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and give the green beans one final toss.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the top for added texture. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 531 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 323 mg | 7% | |
*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.
