Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for garlic sautéed green beans, featuring fresh green beans cooked to tender-crisp perfection with garlic, butter, and a hint of lemon zest. This simple side dish is perfect for complementing any meal and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, stem ends snapped off
Cooking
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup water or stock
- 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil and season beans: Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt to the skillet.
- Sauté the green beans: Cook the green beans for about 5 minutes until they are lightly blistered, tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add liquid and steam: Pour in 1/4 cup of water or stock. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook for 2 minutes to steam the beans.
- Evaporate liquid: Uncover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the remaining liquid evaporates completely.
- Add flavorings and finish cooking: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Cook for another minute while stirring the garlic to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.
Notes
- Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to retain texture and flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter or additional olive oil.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Use vegetable stock instead of water for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
