Low Sodium Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Low Sodium Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers. Perfectly balancing tender-crisp green beans and sweet red bell peppers, this dish is light yet loaded with flavor thanks to a hint of garlic, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and aromatic parsley. A dash of black pepper adds just the right kick without the need for extra salt, making it heart-friendly and ideal for low-sodium diets. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this colorful veggie medley is steamed and sautéed to perfection, offering a delightful blend of textures. Serve it as a nutritious complement to any main course or enjoy it as a standalone vegetarian delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set aside.
Cut the red bell pepper in half, remove seeds and stem, and slice into thin strips.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans and red pepper strips to the skillet, stirring to coat with the olive oil and garlic.
Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the vegetables to steam for about 5 minutes.
Remove the lid, and continue to cook the vegetables on medium-high heat for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
Add black pepper and lemon juice, stirring to combine well.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1391 mg | 30% | |
*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.
