Gluten-Free Sauteed Green Beans
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Tender-crisp green beans are quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic, creating a vibrant and flavorful side dish. This simple preparation highlights the natural sweetness of the beans with a bright, zesty finish.
At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 20 minutes (10 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including fresh green beans, extra virgin olive oil, garlic — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Sauteed Green Beans: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Sauteed Green Beans: This recipe is naturally gluten-free and uses no gluten-containing grains. Always ensure any added ingredients like Dijon mustard (if used in a variation) are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh green beans by rinsing them under cool water and trimming off the ends. Ensure they are completely dry before cooking to achieve a good sauté. This step should take about 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add the trimmed green beans to the hot skillet. Sauté the green beans, stirring occasionally, for about 7-10 minutes until they are tender-crisp and bright green. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they cook.
- 4
Season the sautéed green beans with salt and black pepper. Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the beans and toss everything together to combine evenly. Continue to cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Taste the green beans and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve the sautéed green beans immediately as a delicious and vibrant side dish.
Nutrition (per serving)
Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Zest the lemon before juicing — it's nearly impossible to zest after the lemon is squeezed.
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
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