Ingredients
– 250g fresh green beans, trimmed
– 1 tsp salt for blanching
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter
– 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
– 1/8 tsp salt
– Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1-Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes until they turn bright green.
2-Drain the green beans and rinse them under cold water to cool, then shake off any excess water.
3-Heat the 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4-Add the green beans and the 2 finely minced garlic cloves, stirring or tossing for 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden and crispy.
5-Season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper, mix well, and transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm.
6-For make-ahead options, blanch the beans, cool them, dry them, and store in the fridge. Toss with garlic just before serving.
Last Step:
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🕒 Blanching the green beans before sautéing helps maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
🧄 Mince garlic finely and add it last to avoid burning and to get the best flavor.
🥗 This recipe can be easily customized by adding red pepper flakes or toasted almonds for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg