Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté
A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, zucchini and green beans are quickly sautéed in olive oil then finished with lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 zucchini halved and thinly sliced, large
- ½ pound Green bean cut in bite-sized pieces, trimmed
- ¼ cup scallions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup blue cheese feta or shredded parmesan - optional garnish, crumbled
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle the olive oil. Add zucchini, green beans, salt and pepper to the pan.
- Sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables become bright green and crisp-tender, about 7-9 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in scallions, lemon juice and garnish with cheese and red chili flakes to serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 5% |
| Fat | 6.9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 19% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.