Fresh Green Beans & Basil
Green beans are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as dietary fiber.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.
Fresh Green Beans & Basil
Ingredients
Instructions
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Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the blanched green beans to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
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Stir in basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot as a side dish or as a main course with rice or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
