Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic

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Fresh green beans being sautéed in a black skillet with metal tongs visible.

Make a tasty and quick side dish with this sauteed green bean recipe! The beans cook up perfectly without blanching and are finished in garlic butter for a little extra flavor.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings: Servings

Author: Michelle

Equipment

10" or 12" skillet with a lid

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, salted or unsalted.
1 clove of fresh garlic, minced or crushed (optional)
¼ teaspoon coarse Kosher Salt, plus more to taste
Pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions

Wash, dry, and trim off the ends of the green beans. Heat the oil until shimmering in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the green beans and cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they develop brown spots. Turn the heat down if the green beans start to burn.
After you have some good brown spots–but the beans are still light green, turn the heat down to low. Cover the saute pan with a lid and finish cooking the green beans 2-5 more minutes until they are as tender as you like, but still bright green.
Remove the cooked green beans from the heat and add in the butter, minced garlic, salt, and pinch of pepper. Stir to coat the beans in the melted butter and garlic, and taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed and serve the finished beans hot.

Notes

You can top the green beans with lemon zest, shredded parmesan, or toasted almonds at the end of cooking for extra flavor.
Double the recipe for the holidays for an easy side dish. You'll need to work in batches or use two skillets so the beans don't get overcrowded in the pan.

Cuisine American, Holidays, Vegetarian

Course Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetables

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