Description
A vibrant side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans sautéed with aromatic garlic and finished with fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add the fresh green beans and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the sautéed green beans, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon zest for color.
Notes
Trim the green beans and mince the garlic ahead of time for convenience. This dish pairs well with grilled meats and roasted poultry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg