Description
A quick and easy side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in garlic butter for a warm and comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Prep the green beans: Place the freshly trimmed green beans into a large skillet. Make sure they’re looking vibrant and lively!
- Blanch the beans: Cover the green beans with water and bring them to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let them cook for about 5 minutes until they’re bright green and tender, yet still crisp.
- Drain and dry: Carefully drain the green beans and return them to the skillet. No need for soggy beans here!
- Add the butter: Toss in the butter and let it melt, cooking while stirring for about 3 minutes, allowing the beans to soak up that creamy goodness.
- Sauté with garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for just 1 minute, allowing the garlic to awaken and release its aromatic charm.
- Season and serve: Finish off with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm. That’s it—you’re done!
Notes
These green beans pair beautifully with roasted chicken, beef dishes, and can also be enhanced with lemon zest, Parmesan, or nuts for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg