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Garlic Green Beans

This is my go to recipe for the BEST Garlic Green Beans! Ready in minutes and loaded with tons of garlic flavor! These sautéed green beans come out perfectly tender and crisp. Perfect any time: weeknight or holidays!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb green beans, washed and ends trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add in green beans and cook over high heat until the green beans start to get some color on them 2-3 minutes.
    Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour in water, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the green beans are tender and the water is absorbed.
    Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 783IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg