Quick Sauteed Green Bean Recipe
Fresh sauteed green beans cooked in one skillet with garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. A simple side dish ready in about 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the green beans and water in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cover with a lid and cook until the green beans are bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook until the water is fully evaporated, about 1 more minute.
- Once all the water has cooked out, add the butter, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring frequently, until the green beans are tender with some browned spots, 2–4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, squeeze lemon juice on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
My Top Tip: Stop steaming the beans as soon as they turn bright green and get tender-crisp. They'll keep cooking as you sauté, and if you overcook them, they can turn out soggy.
Storage: Store leftover sauteed green beans with garlic in an airtight container in the fridge. They'll last for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 871IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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