Pan Roasted Green Beans Tossed with Garlic Lemon and Mint
Elevate your side dish game with these Pan Roasted Green Beans Tossed with Garlic, Lemon, and Mint—an irresistibly fresh and vibrant recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Crisp green beans are charred to perfection in olive oil, then tossed with aromatic minced garlic, zesty lemon, and a burst of fresh mint. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while the balance of citrus and herbs keeps the flavors light and refreshing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a stunning addition to your holiday spread, this quick and healthy side dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to develop a slight char.
Stir the green beans and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still crisp.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped mint, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Toss everything together to coat the green beans evenly with the seasoning.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or garnish with additional mint leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1089 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.
