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Garlic Green Beans Recipe

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. Add minced garlic to the green beans, toss and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.