Easy Summer Green Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 qt. water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring water, salt, pepper, and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Drain beans, and drizzle with 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil and 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Add more olive oil and lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

323 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 26g 33% DV
Carbs 25.1g 9% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9711.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 458.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 152.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Calcium 132.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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