Sautéed Green Beans
This easy recipe combines sautéed green beans with butter, garlic, and lemon for a fresh side dish that pairs with all kinds of main dishes. It's easy enough for weeknight dinners and great for holiday meals, too.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound fresh green beans stems trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While it heats, cut the green beans into thirds.
- Add the green beans to the hot pan and cook them for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the butter, garlic, salt, zest, and lemon juice and cook them for 5 minutes longer or until they are crisp-tender. Add the parsley, stir again, and serve!
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 15.3mg | Sodium: 163.8mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 4.1g
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