Description
These Savory Garlic Butter Green Beans make for the perfect side dish—crisp-tender, buttery, and bursting with garlicky goodness. Brightened with a touch of lemon and optionally finished with toasted breadcrumbs and herbs, this dish is both simple and elegant, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon juice or zest
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
2 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Trim the ends of the green beans and steam them for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the steamed green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for 2–3 more minutes.
4. Finish with lemon juice and salt. Add parsley and breadcrumbs if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the garlic—it should be golden, not brown.
Use fresh green beans for the best texture and color.
Add a touch of crushed red pepper if you prefer a little heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg