Savory Braised Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Walnuts
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this recipe for Savory Braised Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Walnuts. Featuring crisp-tender green beans braised in a flavorful vegetable broth, this dish is infused with the vibrant sweetness of red bell pepper, the nuttiness of toasted walnuts, and a zesty kick of lemon juice. Aromatic garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes add depth and subtle heat, while the quick braising method locks in both flavor and nutrients. Perfectly balanced and delightfully textured, this healthy side dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal addition to weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads. Serve it warm and watch it steal the spotlight at your table!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 60 grams walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 120 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
Trim the green beans by cutting off the ends. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.
Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper. Slice it into thin strips.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
Add the green beans to the pan along with the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the green beans to braise for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and stir to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the dish.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2044 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*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.
