Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Lemon Garlic Green Beans are a vibrant, flavorful side dish that transforms fresh green beans into a culinary delight. Sautéed with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also guaranteed to impress at any gathering. Perfectly crisp and bursting with flavor, these green beans pair well with any protein and can easily adapt to fit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans under cool water and trim their ends.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring until coated in garlic oil.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and add lemon zest; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
- Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
- Serve warm as a fabulous side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, sprinkle toasted almonds or feta cheese on top before serving. This dish can be made vegan-friendly by omitting any cheese toppings.