Description
This green beans and carrots recipe is quick, colorful, and full of flavor. Butter, garlic, and smoky paprika turn simple veggies into a side dish you’ll want on repeat. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy veggie addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium carrot, chopped into sticks
- 1/3 pound (150 g) green beans
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon spice blend (pimenta síria)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Black and white sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Place carrots and green beans in a pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain.
- In a skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil.
- Add the green beans, carrots, garlic, smoked paprika, spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring gently to avoid burning.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Notes
Blanch first, sauté second: this two-step trick gives you tender but crisp veggies (the real key to great sautéed vegetables).
Play with seasoning: try Italian herbs for a Mediterranean vibe or soy sauce for an Asian-inspired twist.
Texture lovers: swap sesame seeds for crushed nuts if you want extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 gr
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 gr
- Fiber: 3 gr
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg