10-minute Sautéed Frozen Green Beans
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10-minute Sautéed Frozen Green Beans
Description
Beginning with heating oil in a large skillet, frozen green beans are added directly to the pan and coated in oil before seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Sautéing over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes tenderizes the beans while allowing them to brown slightly, adding a roasted flavor and avoiding sogginess.
The choice of green beans can vary, such as uncut baby green beans or regular frozen varieties. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best results. Fresh finishes like lemon zest, lemon juice, or fresh herbs enhance flavor with acidity and freshness.
This side dish suits meals needing a vegetable complement and offers flexibility with seasonings and toppings. Variations include adding cooked bacon, butter, cheese, nuts, or a splash of balsamic vinegar or honey to adjust flavor profiles according to preference.
The recipe stresses cooking to desired tenderness and browning, and suggests appropriate types of pans for efficient sautéing.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or any oil of your choice (or melted butter)
- 14 ounces green beans or roughly 3.5 ounces or ¾ cup per person (I like uncut green beans but any frozen green beans will work, frozen
Suggested dried seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder Or to taste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder Or to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika Or to taste
- 1 teaspoon italian herb blend or any dried herbs of your choice, dried
- ½ teaspoon salt Or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper A large pinch (or to taste
Optional fresh toppings
- lemon zest a little; fresh herbs
- lemon juice
- basil
- parsley
- dill
- thyme
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan on a medium-high heat.
- Add the frozen green beans to the pan. Stir briefly with a wooden spoon just until the beans are coated in the oil.
- Sprinkle the seasonings all over the beans. Then sauté on a medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until the beans are perfectly tender and browned.
- Scatter over any fresh toppings such as lemon zest or fresh herbs before serving immediately (more ideas in notes section).
Notes
- Any frozen green bean variety works, including baby or cut green beans; avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until beans are tender and browned; cook longer for softer texture if desired.
- Try cooking with bacon beforehand or topping with butter, cheese, nuts, or a splash of balsamic vinegar or honey for variations.
- Fresh toppings like lemon zest or herbs add brightness before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 817IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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