Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Brighten up your next meal with these vibrant and zesty Lemon Pepper Green Beans—a quick and easy side dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors! Perfectly blanched green beans are sautéed with fragrant garlic and then elevated with the tangy zing of lemon zest and juice, complemented by a bold kick of freshly cracked black pepper. The optional crunch of toasted almonds or pine nuts delivers a delightful textural contrast, making this dish both elegant and versatile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free, and vegan recipe is the ideal complement to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or any weeknight dinner. Bring a pop of color and flavor to your table with these irresistibly flavorful green beans!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp optional toasted almonds or pine nuts
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off both ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until they turn bright green and slightly tender, but still crisp.
Immediately transfer the blanched beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain the beans and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're tender but still crispy.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Toss well to coat the beans evenly.
For an optional garnish, sprinkle toasted almonds or pine nuts over the green beans before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1139 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.
