Sautéed Green Beans with Butter and Garlic
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Sautéed Green Beans with Butter and Garlic
Description
This recipe sautés fresh, trimmed green beans in unsalted butter over medium-high heat, starting with seasoning salt. After cooking until initially tender, it adds black pepper, minced fresh garlic, and red pepper flakes, continuing to cook until the beans are tender but maintain a slight bite. This careful cooking preserves the beans’ natural snap and allows the garlic and heat from the pepper flakes to infuse the dish.
The combination of butter and fresh garlic creates a rich, aromatic base complemented by the slight spiciness of red pepper flakes. Cooking in stages ensures even seasoning and prevents over-softening, delivering nicely cooked green beans with texture and flavor.
These green beans can be served hot or cold, making them versatile as a side or appetizer. They pair well with various main dishes and can also be chopped and added to salads cold. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat gently to retain texture.
The notes recommend avoiding overcooking to keep the beans tender but firm, similar to al dente pasta. Whether to cut the beans or leave whole is optional, both working well for this method.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 pound Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
- When the butter stops foaming, add the green beans and salt.
- Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the black pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 5 more minutes, until the beans are tender but not mushy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook the green beans until tender but still firm to avoid mushiness and retain a bite similar to al dente pasta.
- Both whole or halved green beans work well in this recipe based on preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave at 50% power or enjoy cold, which works well especially in salads or as an antipasti-style dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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