Zesty Green Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and flavorful Zesty Green Beans recipe, the perfect healthy side dish that delivers big on taste! Fresh green beans are blanched to tender-crisp perfection, then tossed in a zesty blend of lemon juice, lemon zest, and fragrant garlic sautéed in olive oil. A touch of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat, while optional toasted slivered almonds bring a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant dish is a wonderful accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled fish, or your favorite vegetarian mains. Packed with fresh, citrusy flavors and a hint of spice, these lemon-garlic green beans are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Quickly transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a couple of minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the green beans. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Zesty Green Beans as a refreshing, tangy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 251 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*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.
