Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans
Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans bring tender-crisp texture with a citrusy lift and a hint of garlicky warmth. A light gloss of olive oil keeps them silky, while a final sprinkle of Parmesan adds a salty, nutty finish. Serve as a quick weeknight side for chicken, fish, or pasta when you want something fresh and lively.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the green beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag; marinate for 10 minutes.
- 2
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
- 3
Arrange the green beans on a shallow baking pan; place under the broiler and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 80.24 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.82 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 8.88 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.91 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 31.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.46 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 336.98 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.35 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.83 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.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bright and Simple Lemon Garlic Green Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Beans, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 80.24 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Beans, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 80.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans healthy?
- Bright and Simple Lemon-Garlic Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 80.24 calories and 2.82 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, 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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