Garlic Green Beans
A simple yet elegant side dish featuring tender, garlic-infused green beans that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing the green beans and trimming the ends.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the oil until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve the green beans warm, with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or parmesan cheese when seasoning. You can also experiment with various herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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