Whole30 Garlic Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Whole30 Garlic Green Beans, a quick, wholesome, and flavor-packed recipe perfect for any meal. Featuring tender-crisp green beans sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, this dish gets an extra touch of elegance with lightly toasted almond flakes and a refreshing zing of fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, it’s a satisfying, nutrient-rich accompaniment that’s compliant with Whole30 and filled with simple, clean ingredients. Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty protein or as part of a holiday spread, this vibrant and nutritious side dish will delight your taste buds with its bright, savory flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup almond flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Step 5
Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Step 6
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the green beans, and continue to sauté for about 6-8 minutes or until the beans are tender-crisp and bright green.
Step 7
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the almond flakes to the skillet and toss to combine, allowing them to toast lightly.
Step 8
Finish by drizzling the fresh lemon juice over the green beans, and toss once more.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (541.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 577.6 |
| Total Fat 43.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1210.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.4g | |
| Protein 15.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 269.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1234.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories