Description
A simple yet elegant side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and finished with a touch of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and toss to coat in the oil.
- Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg