Green Beans with Fresh Dill
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Fresh Dill! Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection to lock in their natural color and crunch, then tossed in a fragrant medley of sautéed garlic, fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice. The quick ice bath ensures the beans maintain their brilliant green hue, while the drizzle of olive oil ties all the fresh, herbaceous flavors together. This simple yet elegant side dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve it alongside grilled meats, roasted poultry, or as part of a vegetarian spread for a refreshing burst of garden-fresh goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 liter water
- 10 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans to ensure they are ready for cooking.
Bring 1 liter of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a large pot.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they are tender but still crisp.
While the green beans are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding the ice cubes.
Once the green beans are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color. Let them sit for 3 minutes, then drain and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and olive oil mixture.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the green beans and toss again to evenly distribute the flavor.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the green beans and season with 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting salt to taste if necessary.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are warmed through and infused with the dill and garlic.
Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with extra dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
