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Garlicky Green Beans

Garlicky Green Beans are a quick and delicious side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic for a flavorful pop in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil For sautéing the green beans
  • 1.3 pounds fresh green beans (trimmed) Fresh green beans provide the best texture
  • 6 cloves garlic (crushed) Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 cup water Used to steam the garlic
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

Sautéing Beans
  1. Pour the olive oil into a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the pan is hot, add the green beans and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they’re partially cooked and a little charred.
  3. Make sure they still have a slight crispness—nobody likes soggy beans! Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan, leaving most of that delicious olive oil.
Cooking Garlic
  1. Into the same pan, throw in the garlic and a pinch of chilli flakes, stirring constantly over medium-low heat until you get that amazing garlicky aroma (about 3 minutes).
  2. Lower the heat, add the water, and let it simmer for 8 minutes until the water evaporates and the garlic gets all soft and sweet.
Finish
  1. Toss the beans back into the pan and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  2. Mix it all up, and serve hot.

Notes

These green beans shine as a side dish next to anything from roasted chicken to steak. Drizzle with olive oil or lemon for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.