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A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, zucchini and green beans are quickly sautéed in olive oil then finished with lemon juice.

Green Bean Zucchini Saute - The Lemon Bowl

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. I sneak out bright and early to beat the crowds and to get my hands on the best, most vibrant produce picked just hours earlier.

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Zucchini is growing like weeds right now and I’m thrilled because it’s cheap, versatile and packed in nutrients. Just one cup has around 20 calories, which is 40-50% less than one cup of other veggies like broccoli or Brussels. Read: you can eat more!

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We love stir-frying it with ground turkey, shredding it into baked goods or sharing it into ribbons for a fresh summer salad. Most recently, I sautéed it with green beans for a quick weeknight side dish.

 

 

Zucchini and Green Bean Saute - The Lemon Bowl

To brighten up the flavor, I added lemon juice at the very end and sprinkled the plate with crumbled blue cheese and minced scallions before serving. The whole dish came together in just 10 minutes and cost pennies per serving.

 

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Green Bean Zucchini Saute - The Lemon Bowl
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Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, zucchini and green beans are quickly sautéed in olive oil then finished with lemon juice.
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 111 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 large zucchini halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound trimmed green beans cut in bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch red chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese feta or shredded parmesan - optional garnish
  • red chili flakes optional
US Measurements - Convert to Metric
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.

  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.
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 Calories from Fat 62
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.9g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 299mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 11.5g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 2.7g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    • 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!

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  3. 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 :)

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  10. I’m just getting a garden started but I will still hit the farmer’s market — I can’t grow everything and there’s such a gorgeous variety of produce! This saute looks wonderful — it would be such a delicious side for just about any meal!

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  11. I absolutely love farmers markets on Saturdays too. There’s one about 3 blocks from my house and I love going and using local produce. Since Wisconsin weather is pretty similar to Michigan weather, I am SO HAPPY that the same produce is in season as it is by you, because I totally love dishes like this and cannot wait to try this one out! Happy summer Liz!

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