Garlic Green Beans

finished green beans on white dinner plate

4.78 from 27 votes

Try making these Garlic Green Beans for a simple and delicious side dish that is anything but boring. Made with fresh green beans, lots of garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and a splash of white wine vinegar.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green beans, garlic green beans

Servings:

Calories: 56kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
pinch of sugar
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the garlic slices, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of sugar, and microwave for 45 seconds until the garlic has softened.
In a medium skillet, heat half of the garlic oil over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
Add the 8 ounces green beans, 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook the green beans about 3 minutes or until they are bright green.
Add in the other half of the garlic oil, cover, and cook for another 3 minutes. Uncover the green beans and stir occasionally cooking the beans for another 3 minutes, until the garlic becomes golden.
Remove from the heat and stir in the 1 ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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