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Sauteed Green Beans Recipe with Garlic and Mint
These fresh Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Mint are the perfect side dish for any meal. It's fuss-free and topped with sliced almonds and pomegranate seeds, adding a nice posh flare.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans washed, dried, and stems removed.
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt or salt to taste
- ¼ tsp coarse black pepper or pepper to taste
- 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 10 fresh mint leaves chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried mint
- extra virgin olive oil to garnish
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- First, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When ready, drizzle in olive oil or grass-fed butter. Give the pan a whirl—ensuring that the bottom of the pan is fully greased.
- Next, add the fresh green beans, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Then, add the garlic and mint. Continue to cook until slightly wilted and brown, about 5-7 minutes or until the desired texture is met.
- Finally, transfer the cooked green beans to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced almonds and pomegranate seeds. Enjoy right away.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
593IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 593IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.