Description
Savory green beans drizzled in rich garlic butter, complemented by fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon for a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Fresh green beans yield the best flavor. Adjust cooking time for softer beans and experiment with spices for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg