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Cooked garlic green beans in a skillet.

Easy Garlic Green Beans

Samantha Erb
These garlic green beans are a quick and flavorful side dish made with tender green beans, buttery garlic, and a hint of lemon. Ready in 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces green beans fresh and trimmed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 lemon wedge

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, add in the minced garlic and saute it for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add in the green beans and season them with salt and pepper. Add ⅓ cup of water and cover with a lid. Steam them for 5 minutes and then remove the lid.
  • Saute the green beans for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Squeeze the lemon wedge over them and serve.

Notes

  • When choosing fresh green beans, opt for bright green ones without any blemishes. Because there are so few ingredients needed, it’s important to choose really good quality produce!
  • Mince the garlic really finely for the best flavor.
  • Keep a close on the stove when melting the butter. It can burn very quickly which will alter the flavor of the beans… not in a good way!
  • Don’t skip the steaming step. It ensures the beans come out perfectly tender and maintains that nice, bright green color.
  • The extra lemon juice on top is very important too. Citrus adds brightness and complements the garlic really well.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat them in skillet over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second bursts until warmed through. Add in a splash of water or butter, if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 634mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 958IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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