Summertime Italian Green Beans

Bring a burst of Mediterranean sunshine to your table with Summertime Italian Green Beans—a fresh, vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any warm-weather gathering! This recipe combines tender-crisp green beans with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and aromatic dried oregano, all sautéed in rich olive oil. A hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes and a zesty splash of lemon juice elevate the flavor profile, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate seasonal side, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or your favorite pasta recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and trim the green beans by snapping off the stem ends. Set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Cook the green beans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they begin to slightly soften but remain crisp.

Step 6

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet along with the dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Stir everything together and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and tomatoes.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious summertime side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(258.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	310.5

Total Fat 28.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 12.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 2.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47.2mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 552.0mg	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: 80.4%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 16.2%