Whole30 Sauteed Green Beans
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this Whole30 Sautéed Green Beans recipe, a vibrant blend of fresh green beans, garlic, and zesty lemon that’s both healthy and irresistible. Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, while lemon juice and zest brighten the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is not only Whole30-compliant but also incredibly simple to prepare, making it an ideal addition to weeknight meals or holiday spreads. Pair it with your favorite protein for a balanced, nutritious plate full of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Start by washing the green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
While the oil is heating, mince the garlic cloves.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet, stirring to ensure they are well coated with the olive oil and garlic.
Continue to sauté the green beans for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender yet still crisp, stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine the flavors and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the green beans warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1060 mg | 23% | |
*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.
