Simple Sautéed Green Beans Recipe
from kristineskitchenblog.comCrisp, fresh Sautéed Green Beans are an easy side dish that you’ll want to make again and again! This simple recipe is extremely versatile and is perfect for both weeknight dinners and holiday meals. See the notes below for different seasoning ideas and recipe variations.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional, for serving: grated Parmesan cheese, pinch of red pepper flakes find more ideas in the notes below
Instructions
- Put about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a pot. Bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, wash the green beans and trim off the stem ends.
- Once the water comes to a boil, add the green beans, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Immediately use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water. Let them rest in the ice water for about 2 minutes, then place the green beans on a clean kitchen towel and dry them well.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the green beans to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the garlic, salt and pepper to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir for 30 seconds; the garlic will cook since the skillet will still be hot.
- Serve as is, or with grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes or as desired.
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Notes
Recipe Variations:
Cheese: Top with grated Parmesan, crumbled feta or goat cheese after cooking.
Shallots: Sauté 1-2 sliced shallots along with the green beans.
Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle on chopped fresh herbs before serving. Try basil, dill, parsley or thyme.
Bacon: Top with cooked crumbled bacon.
Red Pepper Flakes: Sprinkle on a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
Nuts: Serve sautéed green beans with slivered or sliced almonds or walnuts. Toast the nuts in a skillet for a few minutes to enhance their toasty, nutty flavor.
Lemon: Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice or grate fresh lemon zest over the cooked green beans.
Butter: Add richness with a pat of butter or Garlic Butter.
Tomatoes: Toss the cooked green beans with halved cherry tomatoes. It's an irresistible combination, especially if you add in sautéed shallots.
Add a Sauce or Glaze: Serve with Balsamic Glaze, Chimichurri.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
