Jazzed Up Frozen Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Jazzed Up Frozen Green Beans, a quick and flavorful recipe that transforms a humble freezer staple into a crowd-pleasing delight. This 15-minute dish marries the earthy goodness of green beans with the bold flavors of smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. A sprinkle of optional Parmesan or a dash of red pepper flakes adds an extra layer of indulgence or heat to suit your taste. Perfectly sautéed to a tender-crisp texture, these vibrant green beans make an easy yet impressive accompaniment to any meal. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe is your go-to for delicious, no-fuss side dishes that are anything but boring.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Frozen green beans
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Place the frozen green beans in a colander and run them under cold water for 1–2 minutes to slightly thaw. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet. Toss them gently to coat with the olive oil and garlic.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the green beans. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Cook the green beans, stirring occasionally, for 7–8 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly crisp at the edges.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans. Toss to combine.
If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the green beans just before serving.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 982 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 829 mg | 18% | |
*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.
