Description
Deliciously sautéed green beans with garlic and herbs, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional), to taste
Instructions
- Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly under cold water and trim the ends.
- Heat olive oil or melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the green beans and sauté for about 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Add fresh herbs in the last minute of cooking.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, optionally squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure the beans sauté rather than steam. Fresh green beans will yield the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, family recipe, sautéed vegetables, healthy