Low Fat Sauteed Green Beans
Elevate your veggie side dish game with this quick and flavorful recipe for Low Fat Sautéed Green Beans! Perfect for healthy eating, this dish pairs vibrant fresh green beans with a simple yet bold combination of olive oil, garlic, and a bright touch of lemon zest and juice. With just 2 teaspoons of olive oil and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, these green beans are tender-crisp and bursting with zesty, savory goodness. Ready in under 25 minutes, it's an ideal low-fat option for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve these sautéed green beans as a fresh and nutritious companion to grilled meats or a hearty grain bowl, and make healthy eating truly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 small lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold water and trim the ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Set aside.
Zest the lemon to yield about 1 teaspoon of zest and then juice the lemon into a small bowl. Set aside both the zest and the juice.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them with the garlic-infused oil.
Sauté the green beans for about 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and vibrant green.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, tossing the beans to coat them evenly.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the sautéed green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1093 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.
