Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic are the PERFECT side dish, made with fresh green beans tossed with garlic, olive oil, and butter, ready in less than 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium saute pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they're crisp-tender and bright green.
- Push everything to one side of the pan and add the butter. Once the butter is mostly melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, or until the garlic starts to turn a golden color.
- Toss the green beans with the roasted garlic, adding in the salt and pepper. Cook everything for an additional 2-3 minutes, until well combined, adding any additional salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh lemon juice and serve.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Cooking Tips
- Make sure you use a skillet that's large enough to cook the beans without having them in a pile. If they're not spaced out enough, they'll steam instead of saute.
- If you want a softer texture, add a few tablespoons of water and place the lid on the pan for a few minutes before adding the butter and garlic.
- Trim the stems off before cooking. Try to keep them all around the same size after trimming, so they finish cooking at the same time.
- If your heat is too high and everything starts sticking, turn the heat down and add a small splash of chicken broth or white wine for more flavor.
- We're adding the garlic towards the end to make sure it doesn't burn, but still adds a ton of flavor! Don't add it right at the beginning.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
