Green Beans with Feta Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistibly flavorful Green Beans with Feta Cheese—a simple yet sophisticated recipe that combines crisp-tender green beans with the creamy tang of crumbled feta. Blanched and sautéed to perfection with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil, these green beans are brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice and seasoned for a delightful balance of flavors. For an optional crunch, toasted almonds or pine nuts make a perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table. Serve warm or at room temperature for a versatile, healthy, and delicious side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 grams toasted almonds or pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. After 1-2 minutes, drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic and olive oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're evenly heated.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and season with salt and black pepper.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top evenly.
If desired, garnish with toasted almonds or pine nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 317 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.
