5.0 from 3 votes
How to Cook Fresh Green Beans
This simple and delicious side is perfect for a quick weeknight veggie!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by washing them and trimming off the ends.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the green beans, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.