Sautéed Green Beans

Green Beans finished with the butter and garlic in a white skillet.

Incredibly easy to make and so versatile, these Sautéed Green Beans are perfect with any meal you can think of from Italian to Indian cuisine. They're simply flavored with just the right amount of garlic, and that's why they go with absolutely anything.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Author : Kari Peters

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 62kcal

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans see notes
1/4 cup water more if needed
1 tbsp butter ghee or olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced, I used small cloves
sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Start by trimming the stem ends from the green beans, then place them in a skillet with the water.
Cover the pan and steam the green beans over medium hight heat for 3-4 minutes until they turn bright green and are still quite firm.
Remove the lid from the pan and let any remaining water evaporate.
Add the butter or olive oil along with the minced garlic and sauté over medium-high or high heat until the green beans are lightly browned and crisp tender.

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Notes

To use frozen green beans in this recipe, add 1 pound to the pan and sauté on high stirring as they brown, don't add water for frozen green beans. Then add the garlic near the end of the cooking time so it doesn't burn.

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