Sautéed Green Beans

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Round out your menu with these easy butter and garlic Sautéed Green Beans. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, this recipe transforms green beans into a vegetable side that pairs perfectly with any main course.

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish, Vegetable

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 97kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

12 ounces green beans
2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ fresh lemon optional

Instructions

Trim the woody stem ends from the green beans, as needed.
Place the broth in 12-inch sauté pan and bring it to a boil over HIGH heat. Add the green beans and return to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to MEDIUM, cover and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until just crisp tender. Be careful not to overcook as the green beans will soften further when sautéed in the next step.
Drain the green beans in a colander and discard the broth. Return the empty pan to LOW heat and add the butter. When melted add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the drained green beans and salt and toss with the butter and garlic mixture. Increase the heat to MEDIUM-HIGH and sauté until cooked to the desired level of tenderness, about 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, if needed, to prevent the butter from burning. Remove from the heat.
If desired, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the green beans and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variations: You can get creative by adding minced fresh herbs or toppings like Parmesan cheese, sliced almonds, or crumbled bacon to the Sautéed Green Beans. Kick them up a notch by adding a small amount of red pepper flakes to the butter and garlic, for a little heat.

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