Description
A delightful and versatile side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and butter for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Toasted almonds or pecans (optional), for topping
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them in cool water. Set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stir in the green beans, coating them in the garlic butter, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and top with toasted nuts if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute butter with olive oil. Keep an eye on the beans to avoid overcooking them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, garlic, sautéed, vegetable