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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 large zucchini (halved and thinly sliced)
  • ½ pound trimmed green beans (cut in bite-sized pieces)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (feta or shredded parmesan – optional garnish)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle the olive oil. Add zucchini, green beans, salt and pepper to the pan.
  2. Sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables become bright green and crisp-tender, about 7-9 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in scallions, lemon juice and garnish with cheese and red chili flakes to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11.5g (4%) Protein 2.7g (5%) Fat 6.9g (11%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 299mg (12%) Fiber 4.7g (19%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.