5 from 27 votes
Sauteed Green Beans
Sauteed Green Beans are quickly blanched in water then finished in a skillet with butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. This method keeps the beans tender but crisp, accented by savory garlic butter for a simple vegetable side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
113 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet add 1/4 cup water and the green beans on high heat and bring to a boil, cooking for 3 minutes.
- Remove green beans and water, wiping dry with paper towels and add in the butter and garlic, stirring and cooking until fragrant before adding in the green beans, salt and pepper and tossing to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
248mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
14.5mg
(16%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14.5mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.