Description
A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring crisp green beans sautéed in garlic and olive oil, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans and cook until blistered, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper, then finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes or toss in toasted almonds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg