Description

This simple side dish combines crisp green beans with rich garlic butter for a quick and flavorful addition to any meal. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and rinsed

3 tbsp unsalted butter

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Blanch green beans for 2–3 minutes until bright green.

3. Transfer beans to an ice water bath for 1 minute, then drain and pat dry.

4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

6. Add green beans and toss to coat in garlic butter.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Stir in lemon juice if using.

9. Serve immediately or store cooled beans for reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: sautéing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 90
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 150
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0.2
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 20

Keywords: garlic butter green beans, vegetable side dish, sauteed green beans, easy veggie recipe, holiday side, family dinner, weeknight side