Description
This Garlic Sautéed Green Beans recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans cooked with garlic, butter, and a hint of lemon zest. Perfectly blistered and tender, they make an easy and delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, stem ends snapped off
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup water or stock
Seasoning
- 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
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Add olive oil to a wide skillet and place it over medium-high heat to warm up.
- Sauté green beans: Add the green beans and 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt to the hot skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, tossing frequently until the beans are lightly blistered and evenly cooked.
- Steam the beans: Pour in 1/4 cup of water or stock, then cover the skillet with a lid or foil. Let the green beans steam for 2 minutes to soften.
- Evaporate liquid: Remove the cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking until the remaining liquid evaporates completely.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and fresh ground black pepper. Cook for about one minute more, stirring to incorporate the garlic aroma without burning it.
- Serve: Transfer the garlic sautéed green beans to a serving dish and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve hot for best flavor.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to maintain texture and flavor.
- Use vegan butter to make this dish vegan-friendly.
- Adjust seasoning with more lemon zest or pepper to taste.
- Fresh green beans are best for this recipe, but you can blanch frozen green beans before sautéing if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
