Low Fat Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and health-conscious recipe for Low Fat Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers. Packed with fresh vegetables and bold flavors, this dish combines crisp green beans and tender red bell pepper strips, lightly sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, and a hint of lemon juice for a zesty finish. Perfectly balanced with herbs and spices, it's a quick and easy side that delivers on both nutrition and taste—ready in just 30 minutes! Ideal for those seeking a low-fat, nutrient-rich accompaniment, this dish pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or can shine on its own as a light vegan option. Serve it fresh and garnish with parsley for a pop of color and flavor that will brighten up your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. Blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips after removing the core and seeds.
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the red bell pepper strips to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the blanched green beans, tossing them with the red peppers.
Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and add black pepper and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables.
Cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are heated through and flavors are melded.
Remove from heat and sprinkle lemon juice over the vegetables.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1132 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1504 mg | 32% | |
*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.
