5.0 from 72 votes
Sauteed Green Beans
These Sauteed Green Beans are simple to make, and take only minutes to prepare!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 68 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans washed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut green beans into 1" pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add beans and broth and cook over medium heat 10-14 minutes or until the broth is evaporated or until beans are tender.
- Add garlic and chili flakes and cook 1 minute more.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve.
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Notes
- To trim fresh green beans, wash and pat dry. Line them up on a cutting board, exposing the knobby ends. Use a sharp knife to cut those pieces off.
- Do not overcook the beans, they're best with a tender-crisp texture.
- Fresh garlic can burn, it's best added to this recipe during the last couple of minutes.
- Leftover green beans will last in the fridge for 5-7 days.
- Sauteed green beans can also be frozen in a zippered bag with the date written on it. They should last about a month in the freezer. The flavor will be great but the texture will soften.
Nutrition Information
Calories
68
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
251mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
820IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 820IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.