Sauteed Green Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with these vibrant and flavorful Sautéed Green Beans, a quick and easy side dish that’s sure to impress! Crisp-tender green beans are perfectly seasoned with garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of butter for a luxurious finish. This recipe emphasizes simplicity, highlighting fresh ingredients and a one-skillet cooking technique that balances steaming and sautéing for the ultimate texture and taste. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. Serve warm alongside your favorite protein for a healthy, delicious addition to any meal! Keywords: sautéed green beans, easy side dish, lemon garlic green beans, quick vegetable recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Rinse and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Mince the garlic cloves finely. Zest and juice the lemon, keeping them separate.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them to coat with the garlic oil.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper, stirring evenly.
Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 5-6 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Remove the lid and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes to evaporate any remaining water, tossing occasionally.
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet, stirring until melted and the beans are coated.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
Transfer the sautéed green beans to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1072 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.
