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Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté

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A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, this zucchini and green bean sauté is healthily made with olive oil and finished with lemon juice.

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We don’t have a vegetable garden, but I have a standing date with my farmers market every Saturday morning that makes up for it. Zucchini is growing like weeds right now and I’m thrilled because it’s cheap, versatile, and packed in nutrients. I love shredding it into baked goods, turning it into zoodles, and sautéing it with other veggies. This Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté came together in 10 mintues, and was a delicious and easy side dish!

Ingredients

  • Olive oil: Fairly neutral in flavor, but a heart-healthy oil that helps to sauté the vegetables evenly.
  • Zucchini: A mild sweet and bitter flavor, but it’s great at absorbing the flavors around it.
  • Green beans: They taste earthy and green, but also have a very mild flavor.
  • Scallions: Or green onions, they add some fresh herb flavor to the finished dish.
  • Lemon juice: The bright, acidic flavor tastes great with that of the green beans.
  • Cheese: Feta, blue cheese, or even parmesan adds a great nutty, sharp flavor to top off this side dish.

How to Make Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté

Prepare for your zucchini and green bean sauté by washing and cutting your vegetables.

Then heat your olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the zucchini.

Followed by your green beans.

Season with some salt and pepper to taste.

Stir frequently while they cook. You’ll know when they’re done because they’ll turn a brighter green.

Remove from heat, and top with scallions, feta cheese, and red chili flakes (if you’re feeling spicy).

Garnishing zucchini and green bean saute.

Finish your dish with lemon juice, serve and enjoy your Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté!

Shake It Up

  • Add more veggies. While delicious in its simplicity, you could increase the flavor with a chopped small onion, some halved cherry tomatoes, and more fresh herbs.
  • Add some protein. Some crumbled up bacon always adds heaps of flavor to sautéed veggie dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What seasonings are good on green beans?

Garlic (which tastes good with most things), basil, oregano, and salt and pepper.

How do you not overcook green beans?

Watch the color. If they start to lose their vibrant green color, then remove them from the heat.

How do you store leftover sautéed vegetables?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, or throw them back into a pan.

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Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté

Liz Della Croce
4.54 stars average
A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, zucchini and green beans are quickly sautéed in olive oil then finished with lemon juice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
CourseAppetizer, Side Dish
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 large zucchini halved and thinly sliced
  • ½ pound trimmed green beans cut in bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese feta or shredded parmesan – optional garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • red chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle the olive oil. Add zucchini, green beans, salt and pepper to the pan.
    1 large zucchini, 1/2 pound trimmed green beans, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  2. Sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables become bright green and crisp-tender, about 7-9 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in scallions, lemon juice and garnish with cheese and red chili flakes to serve.
    1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, red chili flakes

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 11.5gProtein: 2.7gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 299mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 3.3g

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30 responses to “Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté”

  1. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    This side dish or main course is delicious & versatile. The addition of blue cheese is my favorite!

  2. Georgie Avatar
    Georgie

    Hi there. Looking forward to trying this to use up the last of our home grown beans and courgettes. Can you recommend a main or two this could go with? Needing inspiration!
    Thank you!

  3. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    I cannot thank you enough for all of your inspired veggie dishes. You’re my #1 go to for fresh ideas. And they’re always a hit.

  4. M Rose Avatar
    M Rose

    This was tasty. I added beans 2 minutes before the zucchini; next time I’ll add 3 minutes before and cut zucchini thicker, maybe 1/4 inch.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Great idea!

  5. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    This was so delicious! I’ve never actually commented on a recipe but this was so good. I usually favor the garlic and butter route for my zucchini and green beans but I wanted to try something new. I’m so glad I did! I’ll do this recipe way more often than the other now. I didn’t have blue cheese so I threw some feta in instead. So good!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So happy you enjoyed this!!

  6. Anna Lombardozzi Avatar
    Anna Lombardozzi

    Looks so delicious cooking, cant wait to eat this with our dinner…

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it!

  7. vanessa Avatar
    vanessa

    What is the second tablespoon of olive oil for?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      My gosh I’m not sure why it says that! Ironically I just made this just this week for lunch. You only need one tablespoon. I adjusted the recipe – so sorry about that!

  8. Liren Avatar
    Liren

    I can’t get enough of the zucchini right now, too, and this has everything I love!

  9. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    What a beautiful dish!! And I had no idea zucchini had less calories than other veggies! Thanks for contributing to the eat seasonal group. I think you are pretty awesome :)