Brighten your holiday feast with a citrus-spiked side. Green beans are blanched until tender-crisp, then tossed with a mouthwatering mix of orange and lemon juice and zest, creating a vibrant twist on a classic vegetable dish. It’s easy to add culinary sparkle to your celebration with this simple side that refreshes and impresses.
Citrusy Green Beans
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 115 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger grated or diced
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 lbs. organic green beans stems removed
Instructions
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In sauté pan on low heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ginger and garlic. Stir fry for 2 minutes until golden. Set aside.
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In large bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
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Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add green beans and cook until bright green and barely tender, about 2 minutes.
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Drian beans and shake off any excess water. Transfer to bowl with dressing. Add garlic and ginger. Toss well to combine.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Citrusy Green Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 67mg3%
Potassium 299mg9%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 826IU17%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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