Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

Craving a simple, yet flavorful side dish? Learn how to make the perfect sautéed green beans that complement any meal, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 87.9kcal

Ingredients

Blanching:

1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
Water

Sauteing:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish - optional

Instructions

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, add 1 teaspoon salt and cook beans for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold tap water; shake off excess moisture
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still have a slight crunch to them.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, and enjoy!
Tip: You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice, balsalmic vinegar, or some grated Parmesan cheese to add extra flavor to the green beans.

Notes

Use fresh green beans. Frozen and canned green beans do not have the same flavor or texture as fresh ones, even if they're organic.
Don't overcook them! Green beans should be tender but still have some bite to them when you eat them--if they're mushy, then they've been cooked too long

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