Green Beans with Yogurt and Dill
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for Green Beans with Yogurt and Dill! Perfectly blanched green beans retain their crisp-tender bite and vivid color, while a luscious Greek yogurt sauce infused with fresh dill, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon transforms this simple veggie into a crave-worthy dish. The drizzle of olive oil ties it all together, adding a silky richness. Ready in just under 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a light summer side or a make-ahead option for your next gathering. Serve it chilled for a cool, tangy twist on a classic green bean salad that's as healthy as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 120 grams Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 liter water
Instructions
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Rinse and trim the green beans, removing any tough stems or ends.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 5-7 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender and still vibrant green.
While the beans are cooking, mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh dill.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the yogurt sauce.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
Transfer the cooled green beans to a serving bowl. Drizzle the yogurt and dill sauce over the beans, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for a cooler, refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
91 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 328 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.
