Garlicky Green Beans
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this simple yet irresistibly flavorful recipe for Garlicky Green Beans! Featuring fresh, crisp green beans sautéed in a delectable blend of olive oil, butter, and fragrant minced garlic, this dish is perfectly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. A quick steam ensures tender beans with a satisfying crunch, while the melted butter and garlic create a rich, savory glaze that’s hard to resist. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile, crowd-pleasing side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty pastas, or even a casual weeknight dinner, making it a must-try addition to your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 60 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the ends.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the oil and garlic.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid, lower the heat slightly, and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the water evaporates and the green beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Stir well to coat the green beans in the seasonings.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 251 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| 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.
