Green Beans with Summer Savory

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) green beans, trimmed 500g (1.1 lb) green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh summer savory, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh summer savory, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 90 kcal / 377 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 4g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 4g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 2.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.
   Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4.
   Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
5. 5.
   Sprinkle the chopped summer savory over the green beans and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through.
6. 6.
   Remove from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the green beans. Toss gently to coat.
7. 7.
   Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh summer savory leaves.
8. 8.
   Serve hot as a side dish alongside your favorite German main course.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Green beans — Make sure to trim the ends of the green beans before cooking to remove any tough parts.
• Summer savory — If fresh summer savory is not available, you can substitute it with dried summer savory. Use half the amount of dried herb as the fresh one.

Tips & Tricks

• For a richer flavor, you can add a knob of butter to the skillet before sautéing the onions and garlic.
• If you prefer a bit of heat, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the green beans while cooking.
• Serve the dish with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for added crunch and nuttiness.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature as a refreshing salad.
• Experiment with different herbs such as thyme or rosemary to add your own twist to the recipe.

Serving advice

Serve the Green Beans with Summer Savory as a side dish alongside traditional German main courses like Schnitzel or Sauerbraten. It also pairs well with roasted chicken or grilled sausages.

Presentation advice

Arrange the green beans neatly on a serving platter and garnish with a few whole summer savory leaves for an elegant touch. The vibrant green color of the beans will make the dish visually appealing.