Green Beans and Arugula

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Green Beans and Arugula
25 min.
6
84kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and nutritious side dish that will elevate your next meal? Look no further than our delightful Green Beans and Arugula! This easy-to-prepare recipe, perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, is as delicious as it is healthy. In just 25 minutes, you'll have a colorful addition to your table that not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body.

Picture crisp green beans paired with peppery arugula, enveloped in the aromatic warmth of sautéed garlic and a hint of fresh lemon zest. This dish is a celebration of simple ingredients that come together to offer a symphony of flavors and textures. The crunch of the green beans complements the soft, slightly wilted leaves of arugula, creating a mouthwatering contrast that keeps you coming back for more.

With fewer than 100 calories per serving, this side dish is guilt-free and packed with health benefits. It's an excellent way to increase your vegetable intake while enjoying the vibrant taste of seasonal greens. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty main dish or incorporating it into a light lunch, Green Beans and Arugula is sure to impress everyone at the table. Give it a try, and let the freshness shine in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • large garlic cloves thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1.5 lb green beans trimmed
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. Drain in a colander.
  3. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
  4. Add beans, arugula, zest, salt, and pepper and cook, tossing, until arugula is wilted, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories84kcal
Protein11.58%
Fat48.7%
Carbs39.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.33
Glycemic Load
2.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.027826231459%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
7.49mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
4.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:84.22kcal
4.21%
Fat:5.06g
7.79%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.51%
Carbohydrates:9.29g
3.1%
Net Carbohydrates:5.8g
2.11%
Sugar:4.14g
4.6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:303.29mg
13.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.71g
5.42%
Vitamin K:73.67µg
70.16%
Vitamin A:1258.26IU
25.17%
Vitamin C:17.73mg
21.49%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.81%
Folate:56.94µg
14.23%
Fiber:3.49g
13.96%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.71%
Magnesium:38.47mg
9.62%
Potassium:321.94mg
9.2%
Iron:1.53mg
8.52%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.18%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.08%
Calcium:78.08mg
7.81%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.01%
Phosphorus:56.09mg
5.61%
Copper:0.1mg
5.03%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.54%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.55%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.58%
Selenium:0.96µg
1.38%
Source:Epicurious