Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Steamed Green Beans Celery Red Pepper Onions recipe is the perfect vegetable side dish to elevate your dinner table. Featuring crisp-tender green beans, crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and savory onions, this dish is lightly sautéed with olive oil and garlic for a flavorful, wholesome result. With just a touch of seasoning and an optional drizzle of lemon juice for a refreshing zing, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight meals or a healthy holiday spread. Packed with nutrients and natural goodness, it pairs beautifully with anything from grilled chicken to roasted salmon. Whether you're looking for a vibrant side or a guilt-free addition to your meal rotation, this sautéed veggie medley delivers simplicity and satisfaction in every bite.
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Slice the celery stalks thinly on a diagonal.
Remove the seeds and ribs from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-moons.
Set up a steamer basket over a pot with about 1 inch of simmering water. Add the green beans to the basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the beans are tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the sliced onions, celery, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become slightly tender.
Add the steamed green beans to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, drizzle with lemon juice for a bright finish.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement any main course.
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1777 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*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.