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Sautéed Green Beans

This sautéed green beans recipe is such a quick and easy side dish that cooks up in under 15 minutes! Fresh green beans are sautéed with garlic and a few seasonings until crisp-tender.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Remove from the water and drain. No need to do an ice bath.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  3. Add the green beans to the skillet, toss in oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender. Turn of heat, add lemon zest and toss. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Don't have fresh garlic? Use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder instead. I would just wait to add the garlic powder until after you add the green beans to the skillet otherwise the garlic powder will burn.
  • Add onions: Sliced onions would make for a great addition to this dish! Just thinly slice one yellow or red onion and add them to the skillet with the garlic to sauté for a few minutes before adding the green beans.
  • Swap the oil for butter: For a richer flavor, swap the oil with butter to cook the green beans.
  • Add cheese: Want to add a delicious savory and salty flavor? Sprinkle the cooked green beans with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving. The lemon + parmesan cheese combo is SO good!
  • Want to add more seasonings? Go for it! Feel free to experiment with different seasonings. A pinch of red pepper flakes can add some heat, while herbs like thyme, rosemary, basil or parsley can introduce new flavors to the green beans.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 recipe Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 recipe
Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.