Simply the Best Green Beans
Elevate your veggie game with "Simply the Best Green Beans," a quick and flavorful side dish that transforms humble greens into a vibrant, savory delight. Made with fresh green beans, garlic-infused olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat, this recipe brings a perfect balance of crisp-tender texture and zesty brightness, thanks to a final drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is lightly steamed and then sautéed to perfection, making it an ideal healthy side for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Loaded with flavor and easy to prepare, these garlicky green beans will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Pour water into the skillet and cover with a lid. Allow the beans to steam for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the beans are crisp-tender.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked green beans and toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1017 mg | 22% | |
*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.
