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overhead shot of sautéed greens with two spoons on marble surface with bowl of bread crumbs beside.

Sautéed Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Breadcrumbs

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Traci Crossland
The perfect quick side dish for any and every occasion! These Sautéed Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Breadcrumbs are full of flavor, healthy...ish, fresh, and quick to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh french green beans
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-2 Tablespoons toasted bread crumbs
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Instructions

  • In an 8 quart stockpot, steam green beans in salted water for 2 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Add butter to pot.
  • Melt until just starting to brown, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and green beans.
  • Sauté 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Cover.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer to serving dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • To made this recipe gluten-free, omit the breadcrumbs or use your favorite gluten-free bread and toast the crumbs for the topping!
  • Vegan butter can be used in place of the butter.
 
Expert Tips:
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic is equal to about 4 medium-large cloves.
  • Make sure you have French green beans for this recipe! If another type of green bean is used, cooking times may need to be adjusted.
  • You can steam the beans a day ahead and finish them just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ouncesCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 479IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

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