Chive Green Beans

Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistibly fresh and flavorful Chive Green Beans, a quick and easy side dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines tender-crisp green beans, blanched to maintain their vibrant green hue, with a rich garlic butter sauce for an indulgent touch. A generous sprinkle of finely chopped chives and a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice add a zesty, herbal freshness that elevates the dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, these green beans are seasoned to perfection with a dash of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, making them an ideal companion to roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegetarian mains. Whether for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is a crowd-pleaser you'll come back to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.

Step 2

While the water is coming to a boil, trim the ends of the green beans.

Step 3

Once boiling, add the green beans to the pot and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Do not overcook.

Step 4

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.

Step 6

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm the beans through.

Step 7

Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the green beans, then drizzle with the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Toss everything together until evenly coated and well combined.

Step 9

Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(509.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	359.3

Total Fat 23.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1212.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Protein 9.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191.3mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1017.4mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 36.1%