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A vibrant dish of green beans sautéed with minced garlic

Garlic Green Beans

A quick and easy side dish featuring crisp green beans sautéed with fragrant garlic, perfect for complementing any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Green Beans trimmed
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and trim the green beans, then mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor.