Easy Garlic Butter Green Beans
These garlic green beans cook quickly and finish in a skillet with butter and garlic for an easy vegetable side dish. Ready in about 20 minutes and works well with weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Drain the beans and set them aside so they stop cooking.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the beans in the garlic butter and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and coated. Serve warm.
Notes
- Blanching helps keep the beans bright and tender.
- Cook the garlic briefly so it does not burn.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1436IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
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