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Lemon garlic green beans served in a ceramic dish, topped with lemon wedges, basil slices, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
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Lemon Garlic Green Beans

These Lemon Garlic Green Beans are bright, refreshing, and crispy side dish that will be perfect for any weeknight dinner you make. Coming together in under 15 minutes, this recipe doesn't require blanching and is a very easy cleanup. So, make a new family favorite and enjoy each zesty and flavorful bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Briana

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (zest of 2 lemons)
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to garnish
  • ½ teasppon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Prep the green beans by washing and patting them dry with a paper towel. Mince the garlic, cut your basil into ribbons, and half your lemons. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the green beans with the lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, and the olive oil. Toss.
  • Season with the salt, black pepper, half of the basil, and the red pepper flakes and toss again.
  • Roast the green beans in the over for 10-15 minutes or until the green beans are cooked to your liking. We like ours with a nice crunch, but slightly softened.
  • Once the green beans are cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir in more fresh basil, along with the remaining lemon juice.
  • Top with lemon wedges and more red pepper flakes and lemon juice if desired and enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave.

Notes

  • Use fresh green beans - Choosing bright, green, and firm green beans will ensure the best flavor for this recipe. Avoid any that are damaged, discolored, or wilted for the fresh-tasting green beans.
  • Wash and dry - Washing your green beans and drying off the excess water with paper towels will give you the crispest result. Too much water can prevent them from roasting properly.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg