Green Beans with Lemon

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
5%
Green Beans with Lemon
45 min.
8
57kcal

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Looking for a vibrant, delicious, and healthy side dish to elevate your meal? Look no further than our delightful Green Beans with Lemon! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe highlights the fresh, crisp flavor of haricots verts, also known as thin green beans, perfectly complemented by the zesty brightness of lemon.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this elegant side that serves 8 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties. Not only is this dish low in calories, with only 57 kcal per serving, it's also packed with nutrients and full of flavor. It's the perfect choice for anyone following a low FODMAP diet, ensuring that everyone at your table can enjoy it without worry.

The simple combination of fresh green beans, buttery richness, and a touch of lemon zest creates a wonderfully refreshing dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. Whether you’re serving grilled meats, fish, or a hearty vegetarian entrée, this dish effortlessly enhances any meal. The preparation is quick and easy, yet the results will impress even the most discerning palates.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite side dish that celebrates the natural flavors of green beans and offers a burst of citrusy brightness. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb haricots verts trimmed thin
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. Drain beans and toss with butter, zest, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories57kcal
Protein15.91%
Fat23.75%
Carbs60.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.75
Glycemic Load
2.78
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.8317391031786%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.64mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
3.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:56.55kcal
2.83%
Fat:1.73g
2.66%
Saturated Fat:0.97g
6.06%
Carbohydrates:9.9g
3.3%
Net Carbohydrates:6.06g
2.2%
Sugar:4.63g
5.14%
Cholesterol:3.76mg
1.25%
Sodium:8.7mg
0.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.61g
5.22%
Vitamin K:61.07µg
58.17%
Vitamin C:17.45mg
21.16%
Vitamin A:1021.85IU
20.44%
Fiber:3.84g
15.36%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.31%
Folate:46.85µg
11.71%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.01%
Magnesium:35.49mg
8.87%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.71%
Potassium:299.71mg
8.56%
Iron:1.46mg
8.12%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.76%
Phosphorus:54.3mg
5.43%
Calcium:53.03mg
5.3%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.21%
Copper:0.1mg
4.91%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.15%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.21%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.28%
Selenium:0.87µg
1.24%
Source:Epicurious