Description
Savory Garlic Butter Green Beans are a quick, flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. Lightly blanched and sautéed with aromatic garlic butter, these green beans offer a bright, crisp, and buttery bite with just a hint of lemon. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a festive holiday meal, they add vibrant color and flavor to your plate.
Ingredients
300g fresh green beans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse and trim the ends off the green beans. Cut in half if desired.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
3. Drain immediately and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add drained green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Toss to coat the beans in garlic butter and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
7. Finish with a splash of lemon juice if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Don’t skip the ice bath after blanching; it keeps the beans crisp and vibrant.
Be sure not to brown the garlic—it can turn bitter; sauté just until fragrant.
To make this ahead, blanch the beans in advance and refrigerate. Sauté just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg