Description
- These garlic butter green beans are quick, easy, and full of fresh flavor. Sautéed until crisp-tender and finished with lemon, they’re perfect for weeknights or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add drained green beans to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with lemon juice if using.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss in toasted almonds or grated Parmesan before serving.
- If using frozen green beans, skip the blanching step and cook straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg