Tex Mex Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these zesty and vibrant Tex Mex Green Beans—a quick and flavorful recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite! Fresh green beans are sautéed to tender-crisp perfection alongside sweet sautéed onions, fragrant garlic, and juicy roma tomatoes. Infused with the bold spices of ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, every bite bursts with Tex Mex flair. A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro tie it all together, delivering a refreshing zesty finish. Perfect as a colorful side for tacos, grilled meats, or any Mexican-inspired meal, this recipe can also be topped with shredded cheddar cheese for an optional cheesy twist. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan dish is both easy to make and packed with irresistible flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 roma tomato
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.
Finely dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the roma tomatoes into small cubes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the green beans. Stir well to combine.
Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the tomatoes break down slightly and the green beans are tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the green beans and toss to combine.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and, if desired, a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light, flavorful snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2815 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
