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Skillet Green Beans
This simple Skillet Green Beans recipe with lemon and garlic is ready in 30 minutes and goes great with any meal! It can't get more simple than a handful of ingredients in one pan - you're going to love them!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and let it saute for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes aromatic.
- Stir in the green beans, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt pepper and broth. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 - 12 minutes; stirring occasionally.
- Uncover the skillet, turn heat down to medium-low and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until the green beans start to char a bit. Finally, stir in the lemon juice, garnish with parsley and serve warm!
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Notes
- Butter vs. Oil: This recipe uses butter for a richer flavor, but olive oil works well for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the Heat: Red pepper flakes add a little kick but are optional. Feel free to omit or use cayenne for a different kind of spice.
- Veggie-Friendly: Easily make this dish vegetarian by using vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
- Cooking Time: If using frozen green beans, add a few extra minutes to the cooking time for the best texture.
- Serving Size: This recipe serves about 4 as a side dish but can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1097IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1097IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.