Garlic Green Beans
Learn how to make green beans with this easy Garlic Green Beans recipe!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves sliced
- 2 pounds green beans
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic, cooking 45 to 60 seconds until golden brown. Remove using a slotted spoon and reserve on a separate plate.
- Add green beans to pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stir occasionally until crisp-tender.
- Stir in the water or broth and allow to come to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 6 to 8 minutes until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Return reserved garlic to the pan, stir, and serve.
Notes
*Nutritional information includes using olive oil. Using butter would yield slightly different amounts.
Nutrition
Calories: 112.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 250.3mg | Potassium: 16.7mg | Fiber: 5.6g | Sugar: 2.8g