Heart-Healthy Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers
Brighten up your dinner table with this delicious, heart-healthy sautéed green beans with red peppers recipe! Perfectly crisp green beans are paired with sweet, tender red bell pepper strips and infused with the robust flavors of garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice for a light yet flavorful finish. Steamed in low-sodium vegetable broth, this dish is packed with nutrients while keeping sodium in check—making it a fantastic choice for health-conscious eaters. Fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness, tying together this vibrant and easy-to-prepare side dish in just 25 minutes. Ideal for serving alongside grilled proteins or as a stand-alone vegetarian option, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for its simplicity and wholesome appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 60 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and cover the skillet with a lid.
Let the green beans steam, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and salt.
Cook for another 2 minutes without the lid to evaporate any remaining liquid.
Chop fresh parsley and scatter over the green beans before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious, heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1257 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1544 mg | 33% | |
*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.
