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The BEST Garlicky Green Beans

These garlicky green beans aren't your average side dish. Bursting with hints of garlic and the perfect crunch in every bite, this quick and easy garlic green beans recipe side will jazz up any meal! A gluten-free side dish ready in under 15 minutes!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 84
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves grated or finely minced

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. Add in the olive oil, green beans, salt and pepper. Turn green beans constantly until they turn bright green and begin to get a few little brown spots on them from cooking. About 2-3 minutes.
    1 pound fresh green beans, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt & pepper
  • Add in the water, and cover pan immediately. Allow the green beans to steam for 2-3 minutes.
    1/4 cup water
  • Remove the lid, and continue to cook and stir the green beans until the remainder of the water has cooked away and evaporated.
  • Turn heat to low. Add in the butter and garlic. Toss and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Serve warm.
    1 tablespoon butter, 3 garlic cloves
  • See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and recipe substitutions.

Notes

Green Beans: My favorite green beans to use are haricot verts, which are long, thin green beans that are more tender and have a sweeter flavor. But any green beans will work.
Frozen Green Beans: You can use frozen green beans. I would thaw the green beans and then skip step 2 since the green beans have already been steamed during the freezing process.
Garlic: Fresh garlic is best, but if you're out you can use garlic powder. About 1 teaspoon, or more to taste.
Storing: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for at least 5 days, or frozen for at least 6 months. Reheat in the microwave until warm, or in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 84 | Total Carbs: 8.6g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 3.1g | Net Carbs: 6g