Simple Herbed Green Beans
A fresh and flavorful side dish made with green beans, garlic, and olive oil, perfect for brightening up any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and cook for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drain the beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook the green beans; they should remain bright green and slightly crunchy. Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, healthy, vegetarian, quick recipe
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