Garlic Green Beans
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Garlic Green Beans
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing sliced garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high heat just until golden to infuse the fat with garlic flavor. The garlic is removed to prevent burning. Green beans are added next, seasoned with kosher salt and fresh black pepper, cooking for several minutes until they turn crisp-tender. Adding water or vegetable broth then allows the beans to simmer and cook through with moist heat while the liquid reduces.
Once the beans are tender and the broth is nearly evaporated, the reserved golden garlic slices are stirred back in, lending a toasted garlic flavor throughout. This method maintains the bright green color and texture of the beans while bringing mellow garlic notes. The dish is simple, focusing on fresh green beans and quality garlic with minimal seasoning.
Garlic Green Beans are suitable as a side dish for a wide range of meals, highlighting fresh vegetables with a savory accent. The choice between butter or olive oil gives some flexibility in flavor and nutrition. The quick cooking preserves the beans’ natural snap and color.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves sliced
- 2 pounds green beans
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic, cooking 45 to 60 seconds until golden brown. Remove using a slotted spoon and reserve on a separate plate.
- Add green beans to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stir occasionally until crisp-tender.
- Stir in the water or broth and allow to come to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 6 to 8 minutes until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Return reserved garlic to the pan, stir, and serve.
Notes
- Nutrition information was calculated using olive oil; butter will slightly change fat content.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112.7kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.3g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 250.3mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 16.7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 5.6g | 22% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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