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Easy 15-Minute Green Beans with Garlic

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish featuring crisp-tender green beans sautéed with fresh garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: fresh lemon juice (a squeeze)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold water and trim the stem ends. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Peel and finely mince 3 cloves of garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Warm for about 1 minute until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the hot oil. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add the trimmed green beans to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic oil.
  6. Sauté the green beans for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp and bright green.
  7. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  8. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice or sprinkle red pepper flakes over the beans before serving.
  9. Serve immediately while warm for best texture.

Notes

If garlic browns too quickly, lower the heat and add green beans sooner. Cover pan briefly to steam beans slightly if desired, but uncover and stir to keep crispness. Dry beans well after rinsing to avoid steaming and mushiness. Fresh minced garlic is preferred for best flavor; garlic powder can be used in a pinch.

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