Garic String Beans
Transform your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Garlic String Beans recipe! Perfectly tender-crisp string beans are sautéed with fragrant minced garlic, a touch of olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick. A quick steam in the skillet ensures the beans stay vibrant and packed with nutrients, while a final sauté brings out a light char for extra depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and versatile dish is ideal alongside roasted meats, grilled seafood, or even as a stand-alone vegetarian favorite. Simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious, these garlicky string beans will become your go-to recipe for easy weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh string beans
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the string beans thoroughly under cold water and trim the ends.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the string beans to the pan, tossing to coat them evenly in the garlic and oil.
Season the string beans with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the beans to steam for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Sauté the beans for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the water has evaporated and the beans are lightly charred.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the garlic string beans to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
