Beth's Easy Pleasy Green Beans

Brighten up your dinner table with *Beth's Easy Pleasy Green Beans*, a delightfully simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal! This quick 20-minute recipe highlights fresh green beans sautéed with fragrant minced garlic in a touch of olive oil, then seasoned with a squeeze of zesty lemon juice, salt, and just the right amount of black pepper. For those who enjoy a little kick, a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes adds a spicy twist! With its crisp-tender texture and bold, fresh flavors, these green beans are the epitome of effortless, wholesome cooking. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this healthy side dish will keep your family and guests coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 22/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic and oil.

Step 5

Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Cook the green beans for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender yet slightly crisp.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the green beans with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Step 8

Toss the green beans to ensure the lemon juice is evenly distributed.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this easy, flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(31.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	253.4

Total Fat 28.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1180.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2.8mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 7.5mg	0%

*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: 99.2%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 0.6%