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
- 1.5 lbs green beans
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
Instructions
- 1
Trim the stem ends off the green beans and rinse them dry.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds, then add the green beans.
- 4
Toss the beans with a pinch of salt and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until edges char.
- 5
Stir and cook another 3 minutes until beans are tender and lightly blistered.
- 6
Taste, adjust salt if needed, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- knife
- cutting board
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