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Sautéed Green Beans
Five ingredients and 15 minutes for fresh, flavorful sautéed green beans! Pair this quick, easy side dish recipe with just about any entree.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ pound green beans ends trimmed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce or another pinch of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar apple cider vinegar, or freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until it’s good and hot. Add the oil, swirl to coat, then add the green beans, spreading them into an even layer.
- Add the salt, then cover (if your pan doesn’t have a lid, cover it with a baking sheet). Cook for 2 minutes, stir and spread the green beans back into an even layer, the recover and continue cooking 2 minutes more.
- Stir in the soy sauce. Recover and cook until the green beans are crisp-tender and browning in spots, about 4 to 6 minutes more. Stir them every 2 minutes to make sure they brown evenly. If at any point the green beans start to burn, reduce the heat and add a little water to the pan as needed. Watch the green beans carefully to make sure they don't overcook and become mushy.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Enjoy hot.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate sautéed green beans in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a skillet set over medium heat or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze the sautéed green beans in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months, then thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate sautéed green beans in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a skillet set over medium heat or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze the sautéed green beans in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months, then thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 3)
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 3) | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.