Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Fresh Herbs

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Bright green beans simmered with garlic and herbs until tender-crisp, finished with a hint of lemon zest for freshness. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs green beans, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim 12 oz green beans and discard ends. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant and garlic turns golden.
  2. Step 2: Add green beans to the skillet, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and toss to coat. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp and bright green.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, and transfer to a serving dish immediately.

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