Description
A delightful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in garlic and butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans, tossing to coat with garlic butter and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- If desired, drizzle lemon juice over the beans before serving.
Notes
For a smoky touch, consider adding crispy bacon bits. Fresh green beans are key for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg