Lemon Garlic Green Beans: Tasty Side Dish In 10 Minutes

Lemon Garlic Green Beans are a simple yet flavourful side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals. The vibrant green beans are lightly sautéed in olive oil, then tossed in fresh garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and finished off with a squeeze of lemon juice. This recipe is an easy way to add a serving of vegetables to your meal, and is perfect as a quick side to a weeknight dinner.

The Recipe

Lemon Garlic Green Beans

A simple flavourful side dish.

Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

• ▢ 200 g green beans
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves crushed
• ▢ ½ lemon juice
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ salt
• ▢ pepper
• ▢ 3 sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions

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  Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Finely slice the sun-dried tomatoes. Set them aside. Peel and crush your garlic cloves.
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  In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
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  Add the green beans and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan, tossing them in the garlic and oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté the green beans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are a vibrant green, and you can put a fork through (but still have a firmer texture). Or cook them longer if you prefer them softer.
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  Once the green beans are cooked, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over them. Toss everything together to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the lemon juice.

Notes

Some rocket (arugula) works well mixed with this salad as well. 

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving: 2 | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Fibre: 3g