Description
Buttery Garlic Green Beans are a quick and flavorful side dish that can elevate any meal. This recipe combines crisp-tender green beans with a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a delightful flavor experience that is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Not only is this dish easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, but it also offers versatility; you can customize it with optional red pepper flakes for heat or fresh lemon juice for brightness. Whether accompanying grilled chicken, steak, or turkey, these green beans make for a perfect complement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil, add green beans, and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer them to an ice water bowl immediately to stop cooking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic (and red pepper flakes if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add blanched green beans to the skillet and toss in garlic butter for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg