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.

green beans topped with flaked salt and lemon zest

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Easy Pan Fried Green Beans + Lemon and Garlic

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Are Green Beans Paleo – Whole 30 Friendly

Yes. While legumes are not allowed on Whole 30 – Paleo, green beans are considered more of a pod and are therefore allowed.

green beans in pan

Ingredients Needed For Garlic and Lemon Green Beans (screenshot for grocery list)

  • Olive Oil
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Fresh Green Beans
  • Garlic
  • Lemon

How To Make Sautéed Green Beans

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

green beans in white serving dish

Pan Fried Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

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.

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

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

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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 71Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 153mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 2g

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