Quick Easy Green Beans
Transform your side dish game with this "Quick Easy Green Beans" recipe—a simple yet flavorful way to elevate fresh green beans in just 15 minutes! Featuring crisp-tender green beans sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil, this recipe is seasoned to perfection with a pinch of salt and black pepper. A quick steam ensures a satisfying texture, while a drizzle of optional lemon juice adds a refreshing citrus zing. Perfect as a healthy side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this versatile recipe requires minimal prep time and uses pantry staples for maximum convenience. Delicious, wholesome, and effortless, these sautéed green beans are sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the green beans. Trim the ends if needed.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and oil.
Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and simmer for 1-2 more minutes to allow any remaining water to evaporate.
Optional: Drizzle lemon juice over the green beans for added freshness before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*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.
