Buttery Garlic Green Beans
Buttery Garlic Green Beans bring tender-crisp beans tossed in warm garlic butter with a spark of lemon-pepper. The flavor is bright, savory, and rich without being heavy, making it a versatile side for weeknights or holiday tables alike. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or a hearty vegetarian main.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Garlic Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the green beans in a large skillet and cover them with water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans just begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Drain and return them to the skillet. Add the butter and stir until it melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic; cook until tender and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Season with lemon-pepper seasoning and salt before serving.
- Calories 213.14 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 2.23 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 24.44 g 9%
- Total Fat 9.74 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 6.11 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.58 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 0.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.42 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.31 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 329.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 39.74 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 28.73 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buttery Garlic Green Beans is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Garlic, Green Beans, and Lemon Pepper. Each serving provides about 213.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Garlic Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon Pepper, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Garlic Green Beans?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Garlic Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Buttery Garlic Green Beans healthy?
- Buttery Garlic Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 213.14 calories and 2.23 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.11 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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