Servings
Font
Back
3.8 from 153 votes

Easy Skillet Garlic Green Beans Recipe

These Easy Skillet Garlic Green Beans are sautéed with garlic and olive oil and then steamed with a little vegetable broth, to make one of the most simple yet delicious side dishes. The beans come out tender-crisp, so they are super healthy and they take just 10 minutes to cook, making them an easy addition to your family table. Serve them with your weeknight meal, or add them to your holiday table.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 59 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves - thinly sliced (see note 1)
  • 1 lb fresh green beans - ends trimmed (see note 2 for frozen)
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place a large non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat and add in the olive oil.
  2. Once it starts to shimmer add in the trimmed green beans and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often, until the beans start to blister and char.
  3. Add in the sliced garlic then pour over and the vegetable stock.
  4. Bring back to a simmer then cover and cook for 6-8 minutes (depending on the thickness of your beans)
  5. Remove the lid and evaporate any remaining liquid
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper then serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a stronger garlic taste you can use 4 sliced garlic cloves.
  • If you are using frozen green beans, sauté them for 4-5 minutes then use only ⅓ cup of vegetable broth and cook them for just 3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 875IU (18%) Vitamin C 14.3mg (16%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 875IU 18%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 16%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.