Skillet Green Beans
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Skillet Green Beans
Description
This recipe begins by melting butter in a skillet, where minced garlic is briefly sautéed until aromatic. Fresh green beans are stirred in along with Italian seasoning, optional red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. The skillet is covered to steam the beans until tender while infusing flavors. After uncovering, the heat is lowered and cooking continues until the beans develop slight charred spots, adding a subtle smoky dimension.
Lemon juice is added at the end for brightness and fresh parsley garnishes the finished dish. The result is tender green beans with rich buttery undertones, aromatic herbs, and a gentle peppery kick if red pepper flakes are used.
This side dish works well alongside meats or vegetarian mains. The use of butter adds richness, but olive oil is a suitable alternative for a dairy-free version. Quick cooking preserves the green beans’ texture and color.
Adjust seasoning and heat level by varying the optional red pepper flakes. Frozen beans require slightly more cooking time for optimal texture. The recipe serves about four and can be increased for larger groups.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean fresh
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and let it saute for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes aromatic.
- Stir in the green beans, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt pepper and broth. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 - 12 minutes; stirring occasionally.
- Uncover the skillet, turn heat down to medium-low and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until the green beans start to char a bit. Finally, stir in the lemon juice, garnish with parsley and serve warm!
Notes
- Butter provides richness, but olive oil can substitute for a dairy-free option.
- Omit or adjust red pepper flakes for milder or spicier versions; cayenne can be used alternatively.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this dish vegetarian.
- Frozen green beans need a few extra minutes cooking for proper texture.
- This recipe serves about 4; double quantities for more servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1097IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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