Mediterranean Diet Garlic Green Beans
Embrace the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and healthy recipe for Mediterranean Diet Garlic Green Beans. Tender green beans are sautéed in fragrant extra-virgin olive oil, infused with golden garlic slices, and finished with a burst of fresh lemon juice and parsley for a bright, zesty touch. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, these green beans are a simple yet elegant side dish that complements a variety of Mediterranean-inspired entrees. Ready in just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is a testament to wholesome eating that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Whether served alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or as a standalone vegetarian option, these garlic green beans are bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by washing and trimming the green beans. Remove the ends and any strings if necessary. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden brown, ensuring not to burn the garlic.
Immediately add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them well with the garlic and oil.
Cover the skillet and allow the beans to steam for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still crisp.
Meanwhile, juice the lemon and chop the fresh parsley.
Once the green beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, sprinkle them with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley, tossing everything to combine thoroughly.
Serve these garlic green beans warm as an accompaniment to your favorite Mediterranean dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*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.
