Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic
Sauteed skillet green beans makes a quick and easy side dish out of fresh green beans that turns any entree into a delicious meal!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 71kcal
Equipment
- measuring spoon optional
- garlic press or knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ pound Fresh Green Beans
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse GREEN BEANS and dry completely to prevent oil splatters.
- Heat OLIVE OIL in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add GREEN BEANS to skillet and sauté about 5 minutes until beans are tender and slightly blistered, stirring as needed.
- Stir in GARLIC and continue sauteing for about 1 minute, stirring as needed to prevent it from browning.
- Sprinkle SALT and PEPPER over beans and serve warm.
- To store, allow beans to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
- At the grocery store, select bright green beans with smooth, firm pods that snap when bent. Pre-cut green beans may also be available for added convenience.
- You can saute any variety green beans. It's fun to experiment and find your favorite kind, which is especially fun for kids!
- When prepping green beans, trimming the ends is optional. I prefer to use untrimmed untrimmed, whole green beans for convenience and curb appeal.
- Blanching is not a requirement for this recipe. However, if you need a softer texture, boil green beans for 3 minutes and transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, continue to the recipe instructions.
- Make green beans a little crispy by pan frying them slightly longer before adding the garlic. Kids love this!!
- Check out the recipe variations too!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg