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green beans topped with flaked salt and lemon zest

Pan Fried Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Pan Fried Lemon Garlic Green Beans are an easy side dish, ready in less than 10 minutes. These green beans are perfect for the holidays, dinner parties or as a quick weeknight dinner side.
4.45 from 34 votes
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green bean recipe, side dish recipe, whole 30 recipe
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Pound Fresh Green Beans - trimmed
  • 3 Garlic Cloves - minced
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Salt/Pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium-high in a large skillet with a fitted lid.
  • Add pepper flakes and green beans. Toss to coat.
  • Cover pan and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook for 7 minutes, stirring every minute or two.
  • Remove lid and add the garlic, stir. Add lemon zest, juice, salt and pepper. Toss then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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