Sour Cream Green Beans
Elevate your veggie side dish game with the creamy, tangy goodness of Sour Cream Green Beans! This quick and easy recipe features tender blanched green beans tossed in a luscious sour cream sauce, infused with sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice for added brightness. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance between rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing side is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads. Don’t miss the chance to transform simple green beans into a creamy, comforting masterpiece!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small, diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the ends.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking, then drain again and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Step 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the sour cream and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
Step 6
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the creamy sauce.
Step 7
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 8
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are warmed through and coated in the sauce.
Step 9
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (813.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 853.0 |
| Total Fat 70.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 180.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1516.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.0g | |
| Protein 17.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 519.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1175.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories