Garlicky Green Beans Recipe

Elevate your vegetable sides with this Garlicky Green Beans Recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Featuring tender green beans sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, this recipe is elevated with a hint of citrusy freshness from a drizzle of lemon juice and a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes. Steam-seared to perfection in just 20 minutes, these green beans maintain their vibrant color and satisfying crunch. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether paired with roasted proteins or served as part of a vegetarian spread, this simple and healthy recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite. Keywords: garlicky green beans, easy green bean recipe, sautéed green beans, quick vegetable side dish, lemon garlic green beans.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 60 milliliters water
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans, removing any tough stems.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 4

Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.

Step 5

Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

Step 6

Pour the water into the skillet, cover it with a lid, and let the green beans steam for 4-5 minutes or until tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 7

Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the green beans have a slight char, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Drizzle the green beans with lemon juice and toss to combine.

Step 9

Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	570 grams (570.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	414

Total Fat 28.50g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1211mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 37.00g	13%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 15.40g
Protein 9.90g	20%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 197mg	15%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1024mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.8%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 33.3%