Description
A quick and easy dish of sautéed green beans with garlic that adds a fresh touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the green beans.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the pan and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sprinkling some lemon juice or zest before serving. You can add sliced almonds or toasted walnuts for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg