⏱ 15 min total

Lemony Green Beans and Peas

Name: Lemony Green Beans and Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup, pieces Green beans; ½ cup Green peas; ¼ tbsp Butter; ¼ tsp Lemon zest; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 96 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4g
18% of calories
Carbs
11g
50% of calories
Fat
3.2g
32% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Lemony Green Beans and Peas (96 g) has 85 calories, with 4 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 3.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories).

Per 100 g

89cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.7g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.7g

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin A11%
Vitamin C17%
Vitamin K19%
Thiamine16%
Folate (B9)11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Trim the ends from the green beans, then cut them into 1/2 inch pieces.
2
Bring a 3- to 4-quart pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until barely tender.
3
Add the peas to the pot and continue cooking uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until both the beans and peas are tender.
4
In a large bowl, combine the butter and lemon zest.
5
Drain the vegetables and add them to the bowl with the butter and zest. Toss until the vegetables are well coated.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (96 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	102 μg	11%
Vitamin C	15 mg	17%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	23 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	16%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	44 μg	11%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	23 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	25 mg	2%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	157 mg	3%
Magnesium	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus	65 mg	9%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
Selenium	1 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	31 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	921 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	5 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	24 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	3 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 85 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

16min
Walking (3.5 mph)
10min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
12min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemony Green Beans and Peas?

One serving of Lemony Green Beans and Peas (1 serving) has 85 calories, which works out to 89 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Lemony Green Beans and Peas high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Lemony Green Beans and Peas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemony Green Beans and Peas?

113 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Lemony Green Beans and Peas?

4.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (96 g)

Calories85

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.2g	4%
Saturated fat 1.9g	9%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 7.6mg	3%
Sodium 113mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.7g	13%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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