Garlic Green Beans ~
Sautéed green beans with lots of garlic and butter.
Serve with General Tso’s Tofu for a weeknight dinner or alongside Roasted Vegetable Wellington for the Christmas or Thanksgiving feast!
Skillet Green Bean Recipe
I like this easy recipe because garlicky green beans are a perfect side dish – they’re so versatile! The pop of bright green color makes a pretty addition to any plate, and the sauteed garlic is deliciously fragrant. This recipe can also be doubled or tripled for a big batch to feed a crowd.
Ingredients for Garlic Green Beans
You will need the following:
- 1 pound thin green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
Ingredient Notes
- Green Beans – While, technically, canned or frozen green beans can work, the best green beans for this dish are fresh green beans. Regular string beans are fine for this recipe; however, I prefer French green beans, also known as haricot verts, because they’re thinner and require less cooking time.
- Lemon Pepper – Look for this seasoning blend of dried lemon, salt, and black pepper on the spice aisle of your grocery store.
How to Make Garlic Green Beans
STEP ONE: Place green beans in a large skillet in a single layer and fill with just enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer 3-5 minutes, until the green beans are crisp-tender. (Cooking time may vary slightly depending on whether you prefer a softer or crispier bean. An easy way to check is to take a little bite.) Drain the beans in a colander.
STEP TWO: While the beans are draining, add butter to the skillet. When the butter is melted, add the green beans. Cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat the beans with butter.
STEP THREE: Add the minced garlic and lemon pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.
STEP FOUR: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Storage
Leftover green beans should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
More Vegetable Side Dish Recipes You’ll Love!
- Lemon Herb Green Peas
- Stovetop Brussels Sprouts
- Balsamic Green Bean Salad
- Skillet Broccoli with Garlic
- Sauteed Green Peas
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Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin green beans trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
Instructions
- Place green beans in a large skillet in a single layer and fill with just enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer 3-5 minutes, until the green beans are crisp-tender. (Cooking time may vary slightly depending on whether you prefer a softer or crispier bean. An easy way to check is to take a little bite.) Drain the beans in a colander.
- While the beans are draining, add butter to the skillet. When the butter is melted, add the green beans. Cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat the beans with butter.
- Add the minced garlic and lemon pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
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