Low Carb Sauteed Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Low Carb Sautéed Green Beans—an easy, flavorful recipe that’s perfect for healthy eating. Fresh green beans are sautéed to crisp-tender perfection in olive oil with aromatic garlic, seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, and finished with a bright splash of lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and versatile enough for holiday feasts. Packed with nutrients and low in carbs, it’s a guilt-free option that pairs beautifully with a variety of main dishes. Whether you're embracing a keto lifestyle or simply seeking a wholesome veggie option, these sautéed green beans are sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by removing the stem ends and any blemished parts.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until it's fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans to the skillet, and toss them to coat well with the garlic and oil.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss again to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Sauté the green beans for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans, then toss to combine.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve the green beans warm as a low carb side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1126 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.
