Description
A quick and delicious way to prepare green beans, keeping them crisp and flavorful, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon juice or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes.
- Immediately transfer beans to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Drain green beans and add to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing frequently.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in lemon juice or zest, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper or switch garlic for shallots. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Green beans, sautéed vegetables, side dish, quick recipes, healthy cooking