Name: sautéed garlic butter green beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt, or to taste; ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp lemon zest (optional); 2 tbsp slivered almonds or grated parmesan (optional)

Description

This simple side dish features fresh green beans sautéed in garlic and butter for a crisp-tender bite with rich flavor. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s perfect for family dinners or holiday spreads.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

2 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt, or to taste

¼ tsp black pepper

½ tsp lemon zest (optional)

2 tbsp slivered almonds or grated parmesan (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse and trim green beans, then pat dry.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add green beans and toss to coat in the garlic butter mixture.

5. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender.

6. Season with salt and pepper, then add lemon zest or almonds/parmesan if desired.

7. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter immediately.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 80
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 150
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 20

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