Description
These Buttery Garlic Green Beans are a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Tender green beans sautéed in butter and garlic, with optional toppings for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans:
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
Buttery Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or grated Parmesan (optional topping)
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Boil a pot of salted water. Cook green beans for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté in Butter: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic and cook, then add green beans, salt, and pepper. Sauté until coated.
- Optional Toppings: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Top with almonds or Parmesan.
Notes
- For a twist, roast green beans at 425°F for 15 minutes instead of blanching.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
