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Sauteed Green Beans with Black Olives

The black olives give these green beans a very distinct flavour to the dish that you just got to try!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: green beans, Vegetables, vegeterian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch fresh green beans trimmed and cleaned
  • 1/4 cup black olives pitted and sliced
  • 1 large spring onion finely slices cross ways
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Blanch the beans and then steam for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat a large skillet and add olive oil, garlic and spring onion. Cook for about 5 minutes or until browned an slightly softened. Add the beans and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until the beans have reached a tenderness that you like. Add black olives and give a quick stir. Remove from heat and serve. Simple and delicious!

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Sauteed Green Beans with Black Olives
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 55 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 134mg6%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 268IU5%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.