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Simple Skillet Green Beans
These Simple Skillet Green Beans are blistered gently in olive oil with red pepper flakes, then finished with fresh garlic, lemon zest, and juice. The result is tender green beans with a slight snap, brightened by citrus and balanced with a mild heat from the pepper flakes. This preparation highlights fresh green beans with minimal ingredients and quick cooking, ideal as a flavorful side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
70 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed, fresh
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a fitted lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pepper flakes and green beans and toss with tongs or a spoon until the green beans are coated with the olive oil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring every minute or two so the green beans don’t burn. You want them to be blistered and tender, but still have a little “snap.”
- Remove the lid and add the garlic, stirring to coat the green beans. Add the lemon zest and juice, toss, season with salt and pepper to taste, toss again, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
248mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.