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No-fail Butter and Garlic Green Beans

These Butter and Garlic Green Beans are perfectly cooked and tossed with butter and toasted garlic. They're a quick, easy, and delicious vegetable side dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans trimmed and washed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced*
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, cover green beans with cold water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until they reach your preferred level of doneness. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic and toast until golden, watching carefully to ensure it doesn't burn.
  3. Add the cooked green beans to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat (and reheat if they've cooled).
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *If you don't feel like mincing your garlic, you can crush it with a garlic press, but the little minced pieces of garlic are really delicious.
  • Make-ahead Instructions: Trimmed green beans and minced garlic can be stored in air-tight containers for up to 2 days before cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%

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