Description
A quick and delicious side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and simple seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans well in cold water and trim off the ends.
- In a large skillet, warm a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
- Toss in minced garlic, stirring it around until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, seasoning them generously with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the beans, stirring occasionally, for approximately 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crunchy.
- Transfer the beans to a serving dish and enjoy warm!
Notes
For added flavor, consider squeezing some lemon juice over the beans or sprinkling with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, vegan side dish, easy recipe, quick cooking