Garden Green Beans
Transform fresh produce into a delightful side dish with this easy and flavorful Garden Green Beans recipe! Featuring vibrant, tender-crisp green beans sautéed with garlic and olive oil, this dish is lightly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. A quick steam finish ensures the beans remain perfectly juicy while intensifying their natural sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes and boasting simple, wholesome ingredients, it's a versatile addition to any meal, from casual dinners to festive gatherings. Packed with flavor and nutrients, these garlic-infused green beans will become your go-to vegetable side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Trim the stem ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cool water.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them with the garlic and olive oil to coat evenly.
Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Pour the water into the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the green beans steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate and the beans to become slightly caramelized, if desired.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy your Garden Green Beans as a delicious and healthy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1136 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
