Charred Green Beans
These green beans are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook so quickly in a hot skillet. These make a great side dish for a busy weeknight, but they also work great for a holiday dinner.
These green beans are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook so quickly in a hot skillet. These make a great side dish for a busy weeknight, but they also work great for a holiday dinner.
Yield
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Turn oven to warm, or heat to 180 degrees.
- Add the green beans, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and toss well to combine.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add about ¼ of the green beans to the skillet, trying to keep the beans to a single layer, and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Stir the beans and cook for 4-5 more minutes or until charred and tender.
- Transfer to a rimmed baking dish and place in the warm oven.
- Repeat with the remaining green beans.
- Transfer all of the beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with the fresh lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper, as needed, before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 362mgCarbohydrates: 11gNet Carbohydrates: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 3g
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