Green Beans
Fresh green beans sautéed to tender crispness with garlic and olive oil, making a simple and healthy side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop cooking; drain again and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice to taste.
- Serve warm as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle toasted almonds or grated Parmesan cheese over the green beans before serving.
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