Skillet Green Beans with Onion
Skillet Green Beans with Onion brings crisp-tender beans together with sweet sautéed onion and shallot for a bright, savory bite. A touch of garlic salt and a splash of soy sauce deepen the flavor, while olive oil keeps everything silky. Serve it alongside weeknight mains or holiday roasts when you want a clean, vibrant vegetable side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Green Beans with Onion, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a stockpot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add green beans and a pinch of salt; boil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- 4
Blot them dry with paper towels.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Cook and stir the onion and shallot in the hot oil until tender and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Add the green beans and season with garlic salt, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes more.
- 9
Serve immediately.
- Calories 167.49 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.7 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 11.7 g 4%
- Total Fat 12.88 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 34.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.81 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 376.63 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 39.68 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.9 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Green Beans with Onion is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Salt, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 167.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Green Beans with Onion made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Salt, Green Beans, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Green Beans with Onion?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 167.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Green Beans with Onion easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Skillet Green Beans with Onion healthy?
- Skillet Green Beans with Onion has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 167.49 calories and 2.7 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.85 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic and Onions, 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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