Lemon Sauteed Green Beans with Parsley
Brighten up your dinner table with these Lemon Sautéed Green Beans with Parsley—a quick, vibrant side dish bursting with fresh, zesty flavor! Tender-crisp green beans are sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic, then tossed with a splash of tangy lemon juice and a sprinkle of aromatic lemon zest. Chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous freshness, making this dish the perfect complement to any main course. Ready in just 20 minutes and made with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve warm and enjoy the balance of citrusy brightness and garlicky richness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the green beans under cold water, trim off the ends, and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them gently to coat in the garlic and oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley evenly over the green beans.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*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.
