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Simple Skillet Green Beans
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 teaspoon oil or butter
- 1 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
- ¾ ¾ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to crisp up the edges of the beans just slightly.
- Pour in the broth and bring the beans/broth to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook anywhere from 6-10 minutes, depending on how tender you like your green beans. Keep an eye on the skillet - if it is simmering too vigorously and the liquid evaporates out, add a bit more as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Beans: after trimming the ends of the green beans, you can cut them into 1- or 2-inch lengths, but I usually leave them long so I can maybe, hopefully teach my kids the importance of cutting up food on their plate before shoveling it into their mouths.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.