Description
This Garlic Sautéed Green Beans recipe features fresh green beans quickly cooked in olive oil and butter with minced garlic and lemon zest for a bright, flavorful side dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
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
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to a wide skillet over medium-high heat, making sure the pan is hot before adding ingredients.
- Sauté green beans and salt: Add the green beans and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, tossing frequently to blister the beans evenly and create a slight char.
- Add liquid and cover: Pour in 1/4 cup water or stock, cover the skillet with a lid or foil to trap steam, and cook for 2 minutes to allow the beans to soften.
- Evaporate liquid: Remove the cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the remaining liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
- Add aromatics and finish cooking: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook for an additional minute, stirring the garlic to prevent burning and infuse the beans with flavor.
- Serve with lemon wedges: Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.
Notes
- To store leftover green beans, allow them to cool and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Gently reheat refrigerated green beans in a skillet over medium heat to preserve texture and flavor.
- You can substitute vegan butter to make the dish dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
- Using stock instead of water adds more depth to the flavor of the beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
