Sour Cream Green Beans
Elevate your veggie side dish game with the creamy, tangy goodness of Sour Cream Green Beans! This quick and easy recipe features tender blanched green beans tossed in a luscious sour cream sauce, infused with sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice for added brightness. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance between rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing side is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads. Don’t miss the chance to transform simple green beans into a creamy, comforting masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small, diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking, then drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the sour cream and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the creamy sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are warmed through and coated in the sauce.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 332 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | |
*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.
