Description
These Garlic Lemon Green Beans are a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish made with fresh green beans sautéed in olive oil with garlic and brightened up with a splash of lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until just tender but still crisp.
- Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic and oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add lemon juice to taste.
- Toss well and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm green beans for best results.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
