Description
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in garlic butter, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Place the trimmed green beans in a large skillet and cover with water; bring to medium heat.
- Cook the beans for about 5 minutes to soften them and preserve color.
- Drain the beans and return the skillet to heat; add the butter and let it melt.
- Stir in the cooked green beans and sauté for about 3 minutes, coating them with butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the garlic, add lemon zest, or experiment with toppings like slivered almonds for added texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans, garlic, butter, sautéed, quick side dish