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Sautéed Green Beans
5 from 9 votes

Sautéed Green Beans

These green beans are tender crisp, deliciously buttery and highlighted with flavors of caramelized shallots and sautéed garlic. It's the perfect way to upgrade a simple fresh vegetable. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced, or shallot
  • 1 lb green beans ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt then more to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and saute 30 seconds.
  2. Add green beans, salt and pepper, and saute 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Pour in water reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until green beans are tender, about 2 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add butter and garlic and saute uncovered 1 minute longer.
  5. Off heat toss in lemon juice and serve.