Description
A refreshing and buttery side dish featuring green beans or asparagus, garlic, and a touch of lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh green beans or asparagus
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the fresh veggies. Mince the garlic and zest the lemon.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green beans or asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Then add the lemon juice and zest.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with more lemon zest or fresh herbs.
Notes
For varied flavors, try adding fresh herbs or a knob of butter towards the end of cooking for richness. Avoid using pre-grated cheese for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: lemon, parmesan, side dish, vegetarian, green beans, asparagus