Screamin Green Beans
Add a fiery twist to your vegetable side with Screamin’ Green Beans, a quick and flavorful recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Fresh green beans are lightly steamed and then tossed in a sizzling combination of olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a bold kick. Brightened with a zesty splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of lemon zest, this dish balances heat with refreshing citrus notes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a vibrant side for festive gatherings, these tender-crisp green beans bring both flavor and nutrition to the table. Easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors, Screamin’ Green Beans are sure to spice up your meal routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing the ends as needed.
Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for a few seconds to release their flavor.
Toss the green beans into the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the water into the skillet, cover with a lid, and allow the beans to steam for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the beans are tender but still crisp.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and garnish with lemon zest before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1082 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.
