Garlic Butter Green Beans
Garlic Green Beans are a simple, flavorful side dish that's fast and easy to make. Green beans cooked in garlic butter until tender with a squeeze of lemon.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green beans
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 5 Garlic cloves peeled and sliced
- 1 Lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes, until garlic just begins to brown. Remove garlic from the skillet with a slotted spoon, transfer to a small bowl or plate and set aside.
- Add green beans and toss to coat with the garlic butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes. It’s ok if the green beans begin to blister and brown in spots, but don’t let them burn.
- Add the garlic back to the skillet with a ½ cup of water and continue to cook, stirring often, until water is evaporated and green beans are crisp tender.
- Squeeze lemon juice over and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grate fresh Parmesan over beans (if desired) and serve immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Freezing is not recommended. Reheat on the stove in a little melted butter rather than in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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