Garlic Green Beans Recipe
Make this Garlic Green Beans recipe in just 20 minutes! Fresh beans sautéed with garlic and olive oil, finished with vinegar for a crisp, flavorful side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 56kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- 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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Notes
- Feel free to add more seasonings for additional flavor. Crushed red pepper, onion powder, and ranch seasoning are great options.
- If you prefer to keep this dish simple, skip the microwave and add the oil and garlic directly to the hot pan.
- Cook your green beans longer if you prefer them more blistered.
- For intense garlic flavor, feel free to add more garlic than suggested.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
