Saute of Garlic Scapes Green Beans
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Sauté of Garlic Scapes and Green Beans—a quick and easy side dish bursting with fresh, seasonal ingredients! Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and then tossed with sautéed garlic scapes, adding a mild garlicky sweetness to the dish. Enhanced by a luscious blend of olive oil, butter, and aromatic minced garlic, the dish gets a zesty kick from lemon zest and juice, balanced with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this healthy and colorful recipe can be whipped up in under 25 minutes, making it a perfect addition to weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads. Whether you're seeking a unique way to use garlic scapes or simply craving a fresh green bean recipe, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 200 grams garlic scapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Cut them in half if desired for easier serving.
Rinse the garlic scapes and trim the tough ends. Cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer immediately into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to foam.
Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Toss in the garlic scapes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté the mixture for another 4-5 minutes until the green beans are tender but still vibrant in color.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Cook for 1 additional minute for the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and transfer the sautéed green beans and garlic scapes to a serving dish.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2977 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 41% | |
*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.
