About
These garlicky green beans are cooked until tender then sautéed with aromatic garlic and a zesty lemon and tahini dressing.
These are a great side to Middle Eastern inspired dishes – perfect with cauliflower cous cous.
Ingredients
- 5 ounce green beans (string beans), raw
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon tahini
Instructions
- Add the green beans to a small saucepan of boiling water. Add a little pinch of salt and simmer for 3-4 minutes until fork tender. Drain completely and steam dry.
- Whilst the beans are cooking, add the tahini, lemon juice, one tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Crush the garlic and add to the pan, sweating for a minute until tender and fragrant.
- Add the green beans and sautée for a minute with the garlic.
- Increase the heat and add the tahini dressing, stir well to coat the beans and cook for 30-40 seconds to heat through.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 65.0kcal/272.1kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 5.8g (per serving)
- Carbs: 3.2g (per serving)
- Protein: 0.9g (per serving)
