Sunflower Green Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and wholesome Sunflower Green Beans recipe, a quick and easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection, then tossed in garlic-infused olive oil for a savory base. A zingy combination of lemon zest and juice adds a refreshing citrus kick, balanced by a sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. The crowning touch? Golden, toasted sunflower seeds that lend a satisfying crunch and nutty richness. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is perfect for weeknight meals or as an elegant accompaniment to holiday dinners. Try it warm and watch it steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 50 grams raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic-infused oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through.
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds over the green beans.
Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
16 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1181 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% | |
*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.
