Sugar-Free Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Sugar-Free Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers. Perfect as a nutritious side dish, this quick and easy recipe combines crisp-tender green beans and sweet red bell peppers, all lightly sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil with fragrant garlic. A splash of zesty lemon juice brings everything together, creating a flavor-packed option that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this sugar-free, low-carb dish is ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a plant-based feast for a colorful and satisfying addition to your menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh green beans
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 50 milliliters Water

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 stem, and cut into thin strips.

Step 3

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them with the oil and garlic.

Step 7

Pour 50 milliliters of water into the skillet, cover with a lid, and allow the beans to steam for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and add the red bell pepper strips.

Step 9

Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 10

Continue sautéing the vegetables, stirring frequently, for another 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly browned.

Step 11

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the cooked vegetables, toss to combine, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a healthy and delicious side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(756.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	471.3

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1219.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.8mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1430.4mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 38.3%