Easy Sautéed Green Beans
These sautéed green beans are a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish featuring crisp fresh green beans cooked with garlic and olive oil. Perfect for weeknights or holiday dinners, they come together in under 15 minutes and can be customized with lemon, nuts, or spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until they begin to blister and are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release the garlic aroma.
- Season the green beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- If using, drizzle with fresh lemon juice and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced almonds on top if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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