Side Dish: United States – Garlic Sautéed Green Beans
Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
7 min
Cook
7 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Juice of 1 / 2 lemon
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3–4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the drained green beans, toss to coat, and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 99 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 2.2 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Sugar: 3.8 g
Sodium: 7 mg
Potassium: 253 mg
Calcium: 46 mg
Iron: 1.24 mg
Vitamin A: 39 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 16.7 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:53+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.