Description
A comforting green bean recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked green beans to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
- If using, add sliced almonds and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with butter for a richer flavor.
- Use frozen green beans if fresh ones are not available.
- For a vegan option, skip the butter and stick with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green bean recipes