Sautéed Green Beans
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Sautéed Green Beans
Description
This recipe for Sautéed Green Beans calls for fresh green beans trimmed of ends, then cooked in olive oil in a hot pan. The beans are cooked for approximately 5-6 minutes until they become soft but still retain some bite, developing lightly browned spots from direct contact with the pan. Adding minced garlic during the last minute flavors the beans with a mild garlic aroma without burning the garlic, which can become bitter if cooked too long.
After removing from heat, the beans are seasoned with salt and served warm. There are no additional ingredients or garnishes, making this a simple preparation that highlights the natural flavor and texture of green beans enhanced by just olive oil, garlic, and salt.
This dish serves as a versatile vegetable side that pairs easily with a variety of main courses, appreciating fresh green beans at their tender-crisp best with a slight caramelized edge.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add in the green beans and cook until the beans are soft and started to brown in some areas (approximately 5-6 minutes).
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute to incorporate the garlic.
- Remove from the heat and season with the salt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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