Sugar-Free Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers
This vibrant and healthy recipe for Sugar-Free Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers is the perfect side dish to brighten up any meal. Featuring tender-crisp green beans and sweet red bell pepper strips, this dish is infused with the earthy aroma of sautéed garlic and finished with a splash of zesty lemon juice for a fresh, tangy kick. Prepared in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is completely sugar-free, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal option for clean eating or a low-carb lifestyle. Serve it alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or enjoy it as a standalone vegetable dish bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh green beans
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 50 milliliters Water
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and stem, and cut into thin strips.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them with the oil and garlic.
Pour 50 milliliters of water into the skillet, cover with a lid, and allow the beans to steam for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and add the red bell pepper strips.
Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Continue sautéing the vegetables, stirring frequently, for another 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly browned.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the cooked vegetables, toss to combine, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately as a healthy and delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*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.
