Green Beans with Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Brighten up your dinner table with this enticing recipe for Green Beans with Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes—a vibrant, flavor-packed side dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious! Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and then tossed in a skillet with fragrant sautéed garlic, sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of zesty lemon. A touch of salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes enhances the natural flavors, creating a dish that’s both savory and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe balances simplicity and elegance, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, it’s a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegetarian side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.333 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set them aside.
Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute to release their flavor.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and sun-dried tomato mixture.
Sprinkle in the lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through and absorb the flavors.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1907 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3406 mg | 72% | |
*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.
