Description
A quick and flavorful sautéed green beans recipe with garlic that makes a perfect side dish. Tender-crisp green beans are first blanched to preserve their vibrant color and then sautéed with fragrant garlic butter, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 24 oz fresh green beans, ends trimmed
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 Tbsp salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Add 24 oz of fresh trimmed green beans to a large frying pan and fill the pan with about 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil. Let the green beans cook until they are crisp-tender and still bright green, approximately 5 minutes. Then drain the water and transfer the green beans to a strainer to remove excess moisture.
- Melt the Garlic Butter: In the same frying pan, add 3 tablespoons of salted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves over medium heat. Cook until the butter is fully melted and the garlic becomes fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Sauté the Beans: Return the drained green beans to the pan. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper over the beans. Toss everything together to coat the green beans well with the garlic butter. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing and flipping the beans once or twice until some pieces develop a slight crispiness. Once done, scoop onto a serving plate and serve immediately.
Notes
- Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking for best texture.
- Do not overcook the green beans during blanching to maintain their bright color and crunch.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder will not deliver the same aroma.
- For a different flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some red pepper flakes after sautéing.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your serving needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sautéed green beans, garlic green beans, easy vegetable side, green beans recipe, quick vegetable side dish
