Easy and Quick Side Dish: Buttery Green Bean Sauté
Hi there! Do you want to add something special and simple to your dinners? You just need to look at these amazing green bean sautés! They are quick to make—just 10 minutes—and go well with anything from steak to roast chicken.
These green beans are bursting with flavor because the garlic butter proportion is perfect. You may also adjust the cooking time to get the desired texture—a little softer or vividly green and crisp-tender.
If you would prefer not eat dairy, use olive oil for butter. Everything about the recipe is similar!
Following is a tip to prevent scorching butter: Toss the beans with the oil and butter. This ensures the butter remains below its smoke point, resulting in a delicious and fragrant finished product.
You may be wondering now whether blanching the beans is actually necessary. Although you may absolutely skip this step and cook them straight from the start, they taste better and have a brilliant green colour when blanched first in boiling water. The same pan will save you dishes and time as well!
Could these beans be made ahead of time? Of course. Just blanch for three minutes, then stop the cooking by plunging them immediately into an ice bath. Pat them dry and then store them in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two days. When ready to serve, take them out of the refrigerator fifteen minutes before sautéing.
Additional ways to customize your green beans include:
- To add even more taste and health benefits, sauté other veggies in the skillet before adding the green beans. Think of onions, bell peppers and even mushrooms!
- To improve the flavor profile, add some fresh basil, parsley, oregano, or rosemary.
- Frozen Friendly: Do you run out of fresh green beans? Not at all a problem Frozen green beans work well in this meal. Just thaw and place them into the pan; blanching is not required!
When you need a quick and easy side dish, try these buttery sautéed green beans! They will surely become a new favorite in due course.
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Green Bean Recipes
Looking for a delicious and simple side dish to elevate your meals? Look no further than these amazing sautéed green beans! They come together in under 10 minutes and pair perfectly with anything from steak to roast chicken.
- Total Time: 13 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil green beans with water and salt for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Sauté beans for 1 minute.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and serve!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 122kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
