Quick Easy Green Beans

Transform your side dish game with this "Quick Easy Green Beans" recipe—a simple yet flavorful way to elevate fresh green beans in just 15 minutes! Featuring crisp-tender green beans sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil, this recipe is seasoned to perfection with a pinch of salt and black pepper. A quick steam ensures a satisfying texture, while a drizzle of optional lemon juice adds a refreshing citrus zing. Perfect as a healthy side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this versatile recipe requires minimal prep time and uses pantry staples for maximum convenience. Delicious, wholesome, and effortless, these sautéed green beans are sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the green beans. Trim the ends if needed.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp.

Step 8

Remove the lid and simmer for 1-2 more minutes to allow any remaining water to evaporate.

Step 9

Optional: Drizzle lemon juice over the green beans for added freshness before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	464.6 grams (464.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	151

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 34.70g	13%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 15.00g
Protein 8.60g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179mg	14%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 986mg	21%

*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: 4.5%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 76.6%