Yummy Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these "Yummy Green Beans"—a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy fresh produce. Featuring tender green beans sautéed in a luxurious blend of unsalted butter and olive oil, this recipe is enhanced by the aromatic kick of garlic and the zesty brightness of fresh lemon zest. The green beans are lightly steamed to perfection, striking the ideal balance between crispness and tenderness, and finished with a touch of salt and black pepper for seasoning. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table. Healthy, vibrant, and downright irresistible, these garlicky lemon green beans are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 125 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans, ensuring they are clean and tidy.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set them aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the butter and garlic mixture.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and lemon zest over the green beans.
Toss the green beans gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring, until the green beans are lightly browned and fragrant.
Transfer the yummy green beans to a serving dish and enjoy them warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1099 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.
