5 from 27 votes
Garlic Green Beans Recipe
Garlic Green Beans are sautéed fresh green beans cooked with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then steamed briefly for a crisp-tender texture. The beans are first pan-fried to develop a light sear and tenderize slightly, then finished with garlic and brief steaming to enhance their bright green color and tenderness. This method results in green beans with a fresh garlic aroma and a balance of tender and crisp textures.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
99 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green bean washed and trimmed, fresh
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt each, freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon black pepper each, freshly ground
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add trimmed green beans to the skillet, season them with salt and black pepper, and saute them stirring often until they are tender for about 5 minutes. (Make sure you don't burn them, reduce the heat if necessary).
- Add minced garlic to the green beans, toss and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
- Pour 1/2 cup water over the green beans and cover the skillet with a lid. Steam the green beans for a couple of minutes, until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Drain green beans and transfer them to a serving bowl. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over them and season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Store leftover cooked green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Fresh green beans can be blanched, cooled in ice water, dried, and frozen for up to 12 months for future use.
- To use frozen green beans, thaw and sauté them shortly before serving to retain texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.