Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Seasoning
Brighten up your dinner table with these Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Seasoning—a simple yet flavor-packed side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes! Fresh green beans are lightly blanched to maintain their crisp texture, then sautéed with fragrant garlic in olive oil for a savory base. A burst of citrusy freshness comes from lemon zest and juice, perfectly balancing the flavors, while a touch of red pepper flakes (optional) adds a subtle kick. This vibrant recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or holiday spreads, pairing beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian mains. Quick, healthy, and irresistibly delicious, this dish is a must-try addition to your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly under cool running water. Trim the ends of the beans if necessary.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes and then drain well.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the olive oil and garlic.
Sprinkle the lemon zest over the green beans and drizzle with lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*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.
