Madi's Favorite Green Beans

Elevate your vegetable side dish game with "Madi’s Favorite Green Beans," a quick and vibrant recipe that’s packed with zesty flavor and a touch of elegance. Featuring tender, blanched fresh green beans tossed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, this dish is perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors, while optional toasted almond slices add a satisfying crunch and beautiful presentation. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet impressive recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve warm and watch these green beans steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons toasted almond slices (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, or until they're bright green and slightly tender.

Step 3

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic and olive oil.

Step 7

Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still crisp.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the green beans with lemon juice. Toss to combine.

Step 9

Transfer the green beans to a serving plate and garnish with toasted almond slices, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(523.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	492.8

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2389.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 12.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.8mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1117.0mg	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: 60.5%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 29.8%