Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
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Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Description
The recipe begins by blanching trimmed green beans in salted boiling water for about four minutes until they turn bright green and soften slightly. After draining and cooling under cold running water, the beans retain a firm yet tender bite and vivid color.
Next, minced fresh garlic is gently sautéed in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and crisp, avoiding the use of garlic paste or crushed garlic which can become pasty and burn. The blanched beans are then added to the pan, tossed with the garlic, salt, and a pinch of black pepper to finish. The result balances the fresh crunch of the beans with the warm roasted garlic flavor.
This method provides a quick and easy green vegetable side that is well-suited to accompany a variety of main dishes. The beans can be prepared ahead by blanching and storing in the refrigerator, then quickly sautéed with garlic right before serving.
Ingredients
Blanched Green Beans:
- 250g/ 8oz green beans , trimmed (Note 1)
- 1 tsp salt
For Sautéing:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or... butter!)
- 2 garlic finely minced (~ 2 tsp), do not use jar or garlic crusher (Note 2, cloves
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch beans: Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add beans, cook for 4 minutes (they will turn bright green), drain, then rinse under cold tap water to cool. (There's really no need to shock in ice water). Shake off excess water.
- Sauté: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and garlic. Toss (or stir!) for 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and crispy. Add salt and pepper, then toss.
- Serve: Transfer beans to serving dish. Serve warm!
- Prepare ahead: Blanch beans per step 1, cool and dry, store in fridge until required. When ready to serve, just toss with garlic. It's an instant on-demand side!
Notes
- Trim only the stem end (where the bean attached to the plant); cut the opposite end if it looks untidy.
- Keep green beans whole for a clean and elegant presentation; cut to preferred length if desired.
- Use finely minced fresh garlic with a knife, avoiding jarred garlic or garlic crushers to prevent wet paste that burns.
- This recipe serves about 4 as a small side or 2 as a main vegetable side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2- 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102cal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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