Summertime Italian Green Beans
Bring a burst of Mediterranean sunshine to your table with Summertime Italian Green Beans—a fresh, vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any warm-weather gathering! This recipe combines tender-crisp green beans with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and aromatic dried oregano, all sautéed in rich olive oil. A hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes and a zesty splash of lemon juice elevate the flavor profile, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate seasonal side, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or your favorite pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Rinse and trim the green beans by snapping off the stem ends. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and olive oil.
Cook the green beans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they begin to slightly soften but remain crisp.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet along with the dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), sea salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything together and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and tomatoes.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious summertime side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*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.
