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Garlic Green Beans served on a white platter, seasoned with minced garlic and red pepper flakes.

Garlic Green Beans

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Sauté tender-crisp Garlic Green Beans in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick 13-minute recipe is the perfect savory side for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the green beans. Blanch for 3-4 minutes until the beans turn bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
    Blanching fresh green beans in a pot for garlic green beans.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Heating olive oil and butter in a skillet for garlic green beans.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until lightly golden. Add the blanched green beans, then season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
    Cooking minced garlic in a skillet for garlic green beans.
  • Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. If using, sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.
    Garlic green beans cooking in a black skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 321mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Garlic Green Beans
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