Garlic Butter Green Beans (Ready in 15 Minutes)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    175 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Garlic Butter Green Beans (Ready in 15 Minutes)

These garlic butter green beans are the perfect side dish! Fresh green beans sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce for a quick and delicious vegetable option.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 Pinch of black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Wash green beans, cut off stem end with a knife.

Steam Green Beans

  1. Microwave: Green beans can be steamed in the microwave by placing in a bowl and adding 2 tablespoons of water. Place a plate on the bowl to keep in the steam. Cook on high for 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. InstantPot: Place the steamer rack in the instant pot. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water. Lock the lid and steam at LOW PRESSURE for 2 minutes.
  3. Stovetop: Use a large pot with a steamer basket. Fill the pot halfway with water, add the steamer basket, add the green beans. Place the lid on the steamer basket. Tun the temperature to high, and steam for 6 to 8 minutes. The green beans are cooked when they turn a bright green color.

Garlic Butter

  1. Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince the garlic.
  2. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet and the pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Add garlic, and heat until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Add steamed green beans. Cook until the beans are tender. Stir until the beans are well-coated. Serve. Pour over any left-over sauce onto the green beans.
  4. If desired and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Upgrade this recipe! Garnish with the following: 
  • toasted almonds 
  • slivered almonds
  • fresh lemon zest
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • a splash of soy sauce
  • a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little zing

Nutrition Information

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Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 114mg (5%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1915IU (38%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Potassium 479mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1915IU 38%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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