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Italian Green Beans

This Italian Green Beans recipe is a delicious side dish that earns a permanent spot at the dinner table and the best part is, it comes together in just 15 minutes with a handful of ingredients.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine healthy, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 153kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs frozen green beans
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Place frozen green beans in a large skillet with a small amount of cold water. Cover and cook over medium heat until the beans are tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain any excess water from the skillet.
    green beans in a pan
  • Add butter and Italian seasoning to the tender green beans. Stir until the butter melts and evenly coats the beans. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    seasoning and butter added to pan with green beans
  • Transfer to a serving dish and top with Parmesan cheese and chili flakes if desired.
    cheese and chili flakes added to top of green beans

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1455IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg