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Italian Green Beans

Recipe for fresh green beans sauteed in garlic and olive oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Trim or snap the ends off of the green beans. Slice or chop 5 cloves of garlic into small pieces.
  2. Bring a 1/2 cup of water to boil in a shallow pan and add the green beans. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain beans and wipe the pan clean.
  3. In the same pan on medium-low heat saute the garlic in a 1/4 cup of olive oil until lightly golden (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Add the green beans to the pan and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer and add 1 tsp of kosher salt. Taste test and adjust salt, or add pepper if desired. Turn off heat and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Finishing with extra virgin olive oil is optional. 
  • Buy firm, crisp green beans that snap easily.
  • Lightly saute the garlic until golden then toss the green beans with the garlic oil, thoroughly coating them, to achieve maximum flavor.
  • If you prefer green beans on the softer side just saute for a few more minutes to achieve desired consistency.
  • No pepper was used, but can be along with crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9.3g (3%) Protein 2.3g (5%) Fat 19.1g (29%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 3.9g (16%) Sugar 1.6g (3%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9.3g 3%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Fat 19.1g 29%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Sugar 1.6g 3%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.