Easy Garlic Green Beans

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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!

Prep Time3

Cook Time10

Total Time13

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 90kcal

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.

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.