Jazzed Up Frozen Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these Jazzed Up Frozen Green Beans, a quick and flavorful recipe that transforms a humble freezer staple into a crowd-pleasing delight. This 15-minute dish marries the earthy goodness of green beans with the bold flavors of smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. A sprinkle of optional Parmesan or a dash of red pepper flakes adds an extra layer of indulgence or heat to suit your taste. Perfectly sautéed to a tender-crisp texture, these vibrant green beans make an easy yet impressive accompaniment to any meal. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe is your go-to for delicious, no-fuss side dishes that are anything but boring.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz Frozen green beans
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the frozen green beans in a colander and run them under cold water for 1–2 minutes to slightly thaw. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the green beans to the skillet. Toss them gently to coat with the olive oil and garlic.

Step 5

Sprinkle the smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the green beans. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 6

Cook the green beans, stirring occasionally, for 7–8 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly crisp at the edges.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans. Toss to combine.

Step 8

If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the green beans just before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	519.3 grams (519.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	447

Total Fat 31.80g	41%
Saturated Fat 6.40g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 982mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 35.60g	13%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 9.00g
Protein 11.60g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 829mg	18%

*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: 60.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 30.0%