Green Beans and Zucchini with Sauce Verte

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Green Beans and Zucchini with Sauce Verte
45 min.
6
59kcal

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Looking for a fresh, vibrant side dish that's both delicious and healthy? Look no further than this Green Beans and Zucchini with Sauce Verte! Perfect for any occasion, this vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free recipe is bursting with flavor, making it an ideal addition to your meals. With a medley of green beans and zucchini, complemented by the tangy and herbaceous sauce verte, it’s the perfect balance of freshness and zest.

What makes this dish truly stand out is its simple yet flavorful sauce made from Dijon mustard, fresh basil, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice, creating a refreshing, creamy base without any dairy. This easy-to-make sauce beautifully coats the crisp vegetables, offering a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. Plus, it's quick to prepare, taking only 45 minutes to serve up a healthy, low-calorie dish that serves 6 people, making it perfect for a family meal or as a crowd-pleasing side at a dinner party.

Low in calories but rich in nutrients, this dish offers a great balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. It's a guilt-free indulgence that complements any main course, whether you're looking to eat light or simply add some color to your plate. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your routine, this Green Beans and Zucchini with Sauce Verte will quickly become a go-to favorite.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons capers drained
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh packed ()
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • pound green beans end trimmed
  •  spring onion coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian packed ()
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian (for garnish)
  • tablespoons water 
  • 12 ounces zucchini halved lengthwise cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-wide strips

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Blend first 7 ingredients inprocessor until finely chopped. With machinerunning, gradually add olive oil. Process untilcoarse puree forms. Season sauce verte totaste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Heat oil in heavy largenonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Addvegetables; stir until coated.
  4. Sprinkle withsalt and 3 tablespoons water. Cover; cookvegetables until almost crisp-tender, stirringoccasionally, about 4 minutes. Uncover;cook until vegetables are just tender, about2 minutes longer. Stir in enough sauce verteto coat vegetables generously. Season withsalt and pepper.
  5. Transfer to bowl.
  6. Garnishwith parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein14.43%
Fat37.88%
Carbs47.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.17
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.224347860917%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
5.75mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
3.91mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
7.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:58.53kcal
2.93%
Fat:2.8g
4.31%
Saturated Fat:0.42g
2.65%
Carbohydrates:7.94g
2.65%
Net Carbohydrates:5g
1.82%
Sugar:4.06g
4.51%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:103.64mg
4.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.4g
4.8%
Vitamin K:90.45µg
86.14%
Vitamin C:24.78mg
30.04%
Vitamin A:955IU
19.1%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.21%
Fiber:2.94g
11.78%
Folate:46.04µg
11.51%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.69%
Potassium:339.89mg
9.71%
Magnesium:33.72mg
8.43%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.4%
Iron:1.32mg
7.33%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.44%
Phosphorus:56.34mg
5.63%
Copper:0.11mg
5.36%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Calcium:47.94mg
4.79%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.5%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.13%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.91%
Selenium:1.26µg
1.8%
Source:Epicurious