Substituted 1.5 tsp of pre-minced garlic and sauteed first in the butter/oil - I like garlic. Super easy to make. Instant hit.
Garlic Green Beans
Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Dress up humble green beans with a little garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and olive oil for a simple side dish that's sure to draw rave reviews.
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds tiny green beans (haricots verts), trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preparation
- 1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge green beans into ice water to stop the cooking process, and drain.
- 2. Melt butter with oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add green beans, garlic, salt, and pepper, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Note:
Blanch the green beans (Step 1) up to a day ahead. When you are ready to prepare supper, just toss the green beans in the skillet and sauté.
Garlic Green Beans Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy, 5 Ingredients or Less
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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