Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice or sprinkle of grated parmesan
- Optional: Chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and add the trimmed green beans. Blanch for about 3 minutes until bright green.
- Drain the green beans and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
For best results, use fresh green beans and high-quality butter. You can blanch the beans ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg