Easy Italian Green Beans
A handful of simple seasonings transform frozen green beans into a wonderful side dish with these Italian Green Beans.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen Italian green beans steamed in microwave
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Steam the green beans in the microwave according to package instructions.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasonings, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat. Heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Swirling the pan a couple of times as the spices warm.
- Add the green beans, stir to coat them with the spices and garlic, and continue cooking for about 2 more minutes. Add a tablespoon of butter and stir to melt. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
12 ounces of fresh green beans may be substituted for the frozen green beans in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg