Heart-Healthy Garlic Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these Heart-Healthy Garlic Green Beans! Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this recipe combines tender-crisp green beans with fragrant sautéed garlic, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of low-sodium vegetable broth for a guilt-free, nutrient-packed experience. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and features heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil and fresh parsley for an optional finishing touch. Whether you’re prepping for a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these flavorful green beans are the ideal complement to any main dish. Packed with antioxidants and rich in fiber, this wholesome side dish proves that eating healthy can be effortlessly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends or cutting them with a knife.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the garlic oil.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the beans steam for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.

Step 6

Remove the lid and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing any excess liquid to evaporate.

Step 7

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the green beans, and season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt. Toss to combine all the flavors.

Step 8

Transfer the heart-healthy garlic green beans to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm as a nutritious and flavorful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	670.4 grams (670.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305

Total Fat 14.20g	18%
Saturated Fat 1.90g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 684mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 42.30g	15%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 17.80g
Protein 10.90g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 220mg	17%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1240mg	26%

*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: 37.5%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 49.7%