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5-Minute Garlic Green Beans

Crispy-tender green beans tossed in garlicky olive oil, done in one skillet in under 5 minutes. The kind of side that tastes like you tried but only took 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
4
Calories
95
Protein
2g
5-Minute Garlic Green Beans
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add green beans and salt.

  3. 3

    Sauté green beans, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until edges char and beans are tender-crisp.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust salt if needed, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

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