5 from 12 votes
Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Green Beans are cooked with butter or olive oil and sliced garlic, sautéed to golden, then combined with green beans seasoned with salt and pepper. The beans are briefly cooked until crisp-tender, simmered with water or broth to finish cooking and evaporate liquid, then finished by adding back the browned garlic for a light, savory side.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
1127 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Nutrition information was calculated using olive oil; butter will slightly change fat content.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1127
% 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.