Stovetop Garlic Lemon Sautéed Green Beans
Complement any main course with these Stovetop Garlic Lemon Sauteed Green Beans. They are simple to make and packed with fresh flavors. They are the perfect healthy side dish that everyone will love.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan with a steamer basket
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trim if needed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- juice from 1/2 a lemon *about 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add about 1 cup of water to a saucepan, then the steamer basket, the green beans, and the lid. Cook on medium-high heat and allow the green beans to steam until al dente or just a little crunchier than usual. This took me about 4 minutes from start to finish.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully remove the steamer basket with the green beans and drain the hot water. Place the pan back onto the stove over low to medium heat. Add the avocado oil and garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute. Add in the green beans and cook for another minute, stirring frequently. The goal is not to let the garlic burn.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the green beans and season with salt and pepper. Toss it all up and serve immediately.
Notes
It is important to stir the garlic constantly so it does not burn.
I am not a huge fan of leftover green beans. They just aren't as tasty the next day, in my opinion. If you do choose to keep leftovers, store them in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg