5-Ingredients Crack Green Beans
A quick and healthy side dish made with green beans, olive oil, and garlic, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Green Beans
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- Serve warm.
Notes
These green beans are diabetic-friendly and can be made ahead of time. For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, healthy recipe, low calorie, meal prep, quick recipe