Paleo Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Paleo Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers recipe is a quick and healthy side dish perfect for any meal. Fresh green beans and vibrant red bell peppers are sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic, then elevated with hints of zesty lemon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines tender-crisp textures and bold, wholesome flavors, making it ideal for paleo or clean-eating diets. Serve it alongside roasted meats or enjoy it as a light vegetable entrée. Simple, colorful, and packed with nutrients, this seasonal recipe is a must-try for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, discarding seeds and stem.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the sliced red bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and peppers.
Season the green beans and peppers with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
Continue to sauté for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp and the peppers are fully softened.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the cooked green beans and peppers.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving the sautéed green beans with red peppers warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1309 mg | 28% | |
*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.
