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Garlic Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans are a simple, four ingredient side dish you can make for a busy weeknight or a special holiday.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • Coarse or flaked sea salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and allow them to cook, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes. Toss the beans and allow them to cook again, undisturbed, for 1-2, or until they're starting to brown on multiple sides.
  • Lower the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring every few minutes. When the beans are crisp-tender, stir in the garlic and saute for 20-30 seconds. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Want to dress these up? Try tossing the beans with toasted almond slices, French fried onions, or finish the dish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. You can also add red pepper flakes or Parmesan cheese.

Equipment

  • ZYLISS Garlic Press
  • Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic green beans, garlicky green beans, green beans recipe, skillet green beans

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg