Low Fat Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers recipe is the perfect healthy side dish to elevate any meal. Fresh green beans are blanched to tender perfection, then sautéed with sweet red bell peppers, fragrant garlic, and a drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce for a savory twist. Finished with a splash of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Not only is it low in fat, but it’s also packed with nutrients and natural colors, making it as nutritious as it is beautiful. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or holiday spreads, this recipe proves that healthy eating can be both simple and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. Blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips after removing the core and seeds.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Add the red bell pepper strips to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 7

Stir in the blanched green beans, tossing them with the red peppers.

Step 8

Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and add black pepper and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 9

Cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are heated through and flavors are melded.

Step 10

Remove from heat and sprinkle lemon juice over the vegetables.

Step 11

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(704.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	354.2

Total Fat 15.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1132.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231.9mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1504.4mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 50.1%