Soy-Free Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers
Brighten up your dinner table with these Soy-Free Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers, a vibrant and healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes! Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this recipe skips soy-based ingredients and instead lets the natural sweetness of crisp-tender green beans and smoky red bell peppers shine, enhanced by garlic, thyme, and a zing of fresh lemon juice. Sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil, this easy skillet dish is seasoned to perfection and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted fish, or even a simple bowl of rice. Whether you're serving it at a family dinner or bringing it along to a potluck, these flavorful green beans will be a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Step 1
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Step 2
Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and ribs, and cut into thin strips.
Step 3
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 6
Add the green beans and red pepper strips to the skillet.
Step 7
Sauté the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp and the red peppers are softened.
Step 8
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Step 9
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to ensure the beans and peppers are well-coated with the seasonings.
Step 10
Remove from heat and transfer the sautéed green beans and red peppers to a serving platter.
Step 11
Serve warm as a side dish to complement your main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (656.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 453.6 |
| Total Fat 29.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1214.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.7g | |
| Protein 10.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 194.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1325.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories