Garlic Sautéed Green Beans
Fresh green beans tossed in a hot skillet with garlic and olive oil until tender and lightly charred. Ready in under 15 minutes — the perfect simple weeknight side or light dinner.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Trim the stem ends off the green beans and rinse them dry.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds, then add the green beans.
Step 4
Toss the beans with a pinch of salt and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until edges char.
Step 5
Stir and cook another 3 minutes until beans are tender and lightly blistered.
Step 6
Taste, adjust salt if needed, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- knife
- cutting board
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