Spicy Green Beans

These green beans are quick, bright, and full of simple flavor.
Garlic cooks gently, releasing warmth that blends with fresh chili heat.
The beans stay crisp while absorbing the seasoning.
Nothing heavy, just a clean and lively vegetable dish.
A fast side that brings energy to any meal.

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Spicy Green Beans

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Spicy green beans with garlic and chili pepper cooked quickly for a simple and flavorful vegetarian side dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 110

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound green beans trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 fresh chili pepper sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch green beans for 3 minutes.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Add garlic and chili pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add green beans, salt, and black pepper.
6. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until beans are tender-crisp.
7. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 893IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust chili amount for preferred spice level.

Do not overcook to maintain crisp texture.

Serve immediately for best flavor.

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