Tex Mex Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these zesty and vibrant Tex Mex Green Beans—a quick and flavorful recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite! Fresh green beans are sautéed to tender-crisp perfection alongside sweet sautéed onions, fragrant garlic, and juicy roma tomatoes. Infused with the bold spices of ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, every bite bursts with Tex Mex flair. A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro tie it all together, delivering a refreshing zesty finish. Perfect as a colorful side for tacos, grilled meats, or any Mexican-inspired meal, this recipe can also be topped with shredded cheddar cheese for an optional cheesy twist. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan dish is both easy to make and packed with irresistible flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 roma tomato
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the roma tomatoes into small cubes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the green beans. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the tomatoes break down slightly and the green beans are tender but still crisp.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the green beans and toss to combine.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and, if desired, a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light, flavorful snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	869.9 grams (869.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	742

Total Fat 48.20g	62%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 2815mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 64.60g	23%
Dietary Fiber 23.40g	84%
Total Sugars 24.30g
Protein 26.40g	53%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 678mg	52%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1700mg	36%

*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: 54.4%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 32.4%