Simply Fried Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful recipe for Simply Fried Green Beans. Featuring tender-crisp green beans sautéed to perfection in olive oil and infused with the rich aroma of fresh garlic, this dish is simple yet irresistibly delicious. A dash of salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes adds balanced seasoning, while a final drizzle of zesty lemon juice brightens every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that's perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve these pan-fried green beans alongside roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or enjoy them as a light, wholesome snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly under running water and trim both ends.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minutes. The beans should become tender while still retaining a slight crunch.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Stir to evenly coat the beans in the seasoning.
Drizzle with lemon juice, toss well, and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the fried green beans to a serving plate.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 989 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.
