Description
A delightful dish that elevates fresh green beans with rich garlic and butter flavors, perfect as a side at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Green beans (fresh)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Lemon (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Start by washing the green beans thoroughly. Trim the ends off the beans.
- Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the garlic butter.
- Cook the green beans for about 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally until they are tender yet still crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like, squeeze lemon juice over the green beans before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for heat. Ensure not to overcook the beans for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg