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Sautéed Green Beans in a skillet with a wooden spatula.
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Sautéed Green Beans

Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and lemon. This quick recipe is ready in 15 minutes and goes with any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Remove from the water and drain. No need to do an ice bath.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Add the green beans to the skillet, toss in oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender. Turn of heat, add lemon zest and toss. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warm.
  • Additions: Try topping with parmesan or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
  • Oil swaps: Avocado oil or butter both work great if you don’t have olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g