Garlic Green Beans
Sauteed Garlic Green Beans are a healthy, easy vegetable side dish in under 15 minutes. Fresh green beans are tossed with olive oil and savory garlic, then ready to be enjoyed year round or at the holidays.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh string green beans ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 3-4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add green beans and 3 tablespoons of water.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the lid and if there is any water left, cook green beans until water has evaporated.
- Push beans to the side and add butter or olive oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds and then stir with green beans.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper; and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Do not freeze.
How to use frozen green beans:
- Wash frozen beans well with cold water to remove dirt and pesticides. No need to thaw. Skip this step if you washed vegetables before freezing.
- Then add to the skillet without water, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat. Frozen green beans will release their own water during cooking.
- Check after to see if they need more water or more time to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g