Easy Sautéed Green Beans Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for sautéed green beans that are flavorful and tender-crisp. This dish makes a perfect side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Trim and Rinse: Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly.
- Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté Beans: Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper.
- Optional Lemon Juice: Drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Finish: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced almonds, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can blanch the green beans beforehand for a quicker sautéing process.
- Feel free to add other seasonings or herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, sautéed, quick, easy, side dish, vegetarian
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