Description
Transform fresh green beans into an extraordinary side dish with this simple, flavorful Buttery Garlic Green Beans recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or more to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold running water.
- Trim the ends and snap or cut the beans in half for easier eating.
- Pat the beans dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure proper searing.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and blanch for just 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Immediately drain and plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Drain well and pat dry again.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the garlic butter.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally to coat the beans evenly.
- Sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning and salt to taste.
- Continue cooking until the beans are heated through and have absorbed the buttery garlic flavor.
Notes
- Fresh is best, but in a pinch, you can use frozen green beans (thawed and patted dry).
- For a healthy buttery garlic green beans alternative, substitute with olive oil or ghee.
- Try adding toasted sliced almonds, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Not recommended for freezing as the texture will suffer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0