Easy Garden Green Beans

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These flavorful steamed green beans are simply dressed for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you get the rest of the meal together.

Submitted by mrsmiz
Updated on February 1, 2024
garden green beans served on a white platter
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered in bowls

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  2. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes.

    green beans steaming in a steamer

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  3. Transfer steamed green beans to a serving bowl. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.

    green beans tossed with seasonings

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  4. Remove garlic slices and garnish with parsley before serving.

    green beans garnished with parsley in a bowl

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  5. Serve and enjoy!

    garden green beans served on a white platter

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146 Calories
11g Fat
9g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 265mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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