Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for garlic sautéed green beans cooked to tender-crisp perfection with butter, fresh garlic, and lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, stem ends snapped off
Seasonings and Cooking
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup water or stock
- 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to a wide skillet and place over medium-high heat.
- Sauté green beans: Add the green beans and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cooking for about 5 minutes until the beans are lightly blistered, tossing frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Steam the beans: Pour in 1/4 cup water or stock, cover the skillet with a lid or foil, and cook for 2 minutes to steam the beans until tender crisp.
- Reduce liquid: Uncover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the remaining liquid evaporates completely.
- Add flavorings: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper. Cook and stir the garlic for an additional minute until fragrant and well combined.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- To store leftovers, cool the green beans, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to retain texture and flavor.
- You can substitute vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Using vegetable stock instead of water adds extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
