⏱ 15 min total

Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill

Name: Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Green beans; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ tbsp Dill; ¼ dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 121 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

3%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.1g
11% of calories
Carbs
8.2g
45% of calories
Fat
3.6g
44% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill (121 g) has 66 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 8.2 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories).

Per 100 g

55cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.1g

3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin C17%
Vitamin K15%
Vitamin B612%
Folate (B9)10%
Iron15%

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 and pat dry so they sauté well.
2
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3
Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 5–7 minutes.
4
Stir in the lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt; cook 2–3 minutes more to marry the flavors.
5
Remove from the heat and serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (121 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	40 μg	4%
Vitamin C	15 mg	17%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	18 μg	15%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	38 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	5%
Choline	18 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	43 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	15%
Potassium	244 mg	5%
Magnesium	29 mg	7%
Phosphorus	43 mg	6%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.2 mg	11%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	78 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	430 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	22 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.2 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 66 calories

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

13min
Walking (3.5 mph)
8min
Cycling (moderate)
5min
Running (6 mph)
9min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill?

One serving of Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill (1 serving) has 66 calories, which works out to 55 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill?

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

How much sugar is in Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon and Dill?

3.8 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 (121 g)

Calories66

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.6g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 46mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 8.2g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.1g	11%
Total sugars 3.8g
Protein 2.1g

* 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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