⏱ 25 min total

Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme

Name: Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Butter; ½ medium Onion; 4 oz Green beans; ⅛ tsp, leaves Thyme; ¼ tbsp Balsamic vinegar; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 180 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

112

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.8g
9% of calories
Carbs
14g
46% of calories
Fat
6.1g
45% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme (180 g) has 112 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 6.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (20% DV).

Per 100 g

62cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.5g

Net carbs

10g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin A10%
Vitamin K16%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Vitamin B618%
Folate (B9)12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the trimmed green beans and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the dried thyme to evenly coat the vegetables.
5
Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar and toss to combine, cook 1 to 2 minutes to meld flavors. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
6
Remove from the heat and serve warm as a side dish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (180 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	88 μg	10%
Vitamin C	18 mg	20%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	19 μg	16%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	18%
Folate (B9)	48 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	22 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	60 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	327 mg	7%
Magnesium	35 mg	8%
Phosphorus	62 mg	9%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

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	444 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	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 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	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 112 calories

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

21min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
16min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme?

One serving of Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme (1 serving) has 112 calories, which works out to 62 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 46% 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 Onions and Thyme?

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

How much sugar is in Sautéed Green Beans with Onions and Thyme?

6.6 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 (180 g)

Calories112

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.1g	8%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 4g	14%
Total sugars 6.6g
Protein 2.8g

* 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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