Garlicky green beans

Delight your taste buds with our quick and easy Garlicky Green Beans recipe! Sautéed in rich butter and infused with aromatic garlic, this delightful side dish is perfect for any meal. Ready in minutes and packed with flavor, it's the perfect way to elevate your greens!

  • 12 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 10 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 3 Ingredients

Garlicky green beans

Garlicky green beans are a simple yet delicious side dish that complements a variety of main courses. This recipe combines fresh green beans with the rich flavors of butter and garlic for a quick, easy, and flavor-packed dish.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup green beans
72g
1 tbsp butter
16g
2 garlic cloves
6g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Green Beans:
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold running water.
- Trim the ends off the green beans.
2. Blanch the Green Beans (Optional but recommended):
- Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil.
- Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
- Add the green beans and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender.
- Immediately drain the green beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. This will help maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- After a few minutes, drain the green beans from the ice water and set them aside.
3. Cook the Garlicky Beans:
- In a medium-sized skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted and slightly bubbling, add the minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, or until it becomes fragrant and starts to turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
4. Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the green beans to the skillet with the garlic and butter.
- Toss to coat the green beans evenly with the garlicky butter.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through and tender-crisp.
5. Season and Serve:
- Season the garlicky green beans with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional).
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
6. Enjoy:
- Serve immediately as a delicious side dish to complement your main course.

Tips:

- For added crunch, you can blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath before sautéing.

- Make sure to use fresh garlic cloves as they provide a more robust flavor compared to pre-minced garlic.

- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for some extra zest and flavor.

Following this straightforward recipe, you can quickly prepare garlicky green beans that are sure to impress. The combination of sautéed garlic and butter elevates the natural sweetness of the green beans, making this dish both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for any meal, these garlicky green beans will become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size12 grams
Energy
Calories 18kcal1%
Protein
Protein 0.24g0%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 0.87g0%
Fiber 0.28g1%
Sugar 0.33g0%
Fat
Fat 1.56g2%
Saturated 0.86g3%
Cholesterol 4.41mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18ug2%
Choline 1.98mg0%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg1%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg1%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg0%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B9 3.25ug1%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 1.23mg1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg0%
Vitamin K 4.22ug4%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 5mg0%
Copper, Cu 0.01mg1%
Iron, Fe 0.11mg1%
Magnesium, Mg 2.60mg1%
Phosphorus, P 5mg0%
Potassium, K 24mg1%
Selenium, Se 0.13ug0%
Sodium, Na 0.88mg0%
Zinc, Zn 0.03mg0%
Water
Water 9g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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