Just Like Homemade Green Beans
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful "Just Like Homemade Green Beans" recipe, a deliciously simple side dish that packs big flavor in minimal time. Featuring fresh, vibrant green beans sautéed in a rich blend of butter and olive oil, this dish is infused with the warm, aromatic essence of garlic. Simmered in savory chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option) and seasoned with a dash of salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, these green beans strike a perfect balance of tenderness and crispness. A finishing touch of bright lemon juice elevates the dish with a zesty kick. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is an ideal companion for roasted meats, casseroles, or your favorite vegetarian mains. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, these green beans taste like homemade comfort with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping or cutting off the ends.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and lightly bubbling.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
Add the green beans to the pan and toss to coat them evenly in the butter and garlic mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Let the remaining liquid cook off while stirring occasionally for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and drizzle the green beans with lemon juice. Toss to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2073 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1099 mg | 23% | |
*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.
