Description
A simple and delicious recipe for sautéed green beans with garlic, featuring fresh green beans blanched to a bright green and then quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic for a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 250g (8oz) green beans, trimmed
- 1 tsp salt (for blanching)
Sauté
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or butter)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (~2 tsp)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch beans: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes until they turn bright green. Drain and then rinse under cold tap water to cool. Shake off any excess water.
- Sauté: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and finely minced garlic. Toss or stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden and crispy. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper, then toss again to combine.
- Serve: Transfer the sautéed green beans to a serving dish and serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
- Prepare ahead: To prepare in advance, blanch the beans as in step 1, then cool and dry thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When serving, simply toss with sautéed garlic and oil for an instant, fresh side.
Notes
- Note 1: Be sure to trim the ends off the green beans before cooking for the best texture.
- Note 2: Use freshly minced garlic rather than jarred or crushed garlic for optimal flavor.
- You can substitute butter for olive oil if preferred for a richer taste.
- Shocking the beans in ice water is optional; rinsing under cold tap water is sufficient to stop the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125g
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, garlic, sautéed green beans, side dish, healthy vegetable recipe, quick green beans
