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Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
These easy Sautéed Green Beans are quick, delicious, and full of garlic goodness. You only need a few simple ingredients, like green beans, butter, and seasonings along with one pan to make this healthy vegetable side.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- ¼-½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- Lemon optional
Instructions
- Pour enough water into a large skillet or saucepan to completely cover the bottom. Bring the water to a boil and then add in the green beans. Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the green beans are bright green and tender.1 pound green beans, ¼-½ cup water
- Drain the green beans in a colander in the sink and shake to remove excess liquid.
- Add butter and garlic to the dry skillet over medium-low heat and sauté for 30 seconds, or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the green beans back into the skillet and toss to completely coat it in the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper and continue to cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 more minutes.2 tablespoons butter, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Serve immediately with additional salt and black pepper, to taste, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Enjoy!Lemon
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Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: Trim green beans and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- To Store: Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- To Freeze: Carefully put green beans in a freezer bag or container. If using a bag or plastic wrap, put a layer of aluminum foil around the outside for additional protection. This step keeps air out and reduces freezer burn. Alternatively, flash freeze green beans in a single layer first to keep them from bunching together.
- To Reheat: Allow green beans to thaw in the fridge. Cook in skillet over medium heat with additional butter or oil as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
