Description
Garlic Butter Green Beans are a quick and delicious stovetop side dish. They are perfect for busy weeknights or holiday meals, taking only 15 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends off the fresh green beans.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet.
- Toss the green beans to coat them evenly with the garlic butter.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp to your liking.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a touch of heat.
- Feel free to add a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese at the end for a cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 70-90
- Sugar: Approximately 2-3g
- Sodium: Varies based on added salt
- Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 4-6g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 1-2g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 10-15mg