Lemon Dill Green Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with these zesty and herbaceous Lemon Dill Green Beans—a quick and healthy side dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors! The tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection, then sautéed with fragrant garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a generous sprinkling of fresh dill for a vibrant and aromatic finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tangy citrus and earthy herbs, making it an ideal accompaniment to roasted chicken, grilled fish, or any hearty main dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this elegant yet simple side dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that adds a touch of brightness to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim off the stems.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Juice the lemon into a small bowl, discarding any seeds.
Mince the garlic cloves and roughly chop the fresh dill.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil.
Pour the lemon juice over the green beans and sprinkle with the lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through and evenly coated with the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1786 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1124 mg | 24% | |
*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.
