Garlic Green Beans Recipe

Name: Garlic Green Beans Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans; 2 Tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon Salt and freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
99 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
International

Garlic Green Beans Recipe

Allison Stevens

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Learn the easiest and simplest way to cook green beans that are also flavorful and crisp-tender. Find out the secret to perfect texture and bright green color every time.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb fresh green beans washed and trimmed
2 Tablespoon olive oil divided
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon Salt and freshly ground black pepper each
½ cup water

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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.

Notes

Leftover beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can freeze fresh greens in the freezer and saute them just before you serve them.
To freeze green beans:
Blanch green beans
Shock them in ice cold water
Pat them dry with a paper towel
Place them in freezer safe ziplock bags or containers
Freeze them for about 12 months

Nutrition Information

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Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 782IU (16%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99 kcal

% 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%