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Garlic Butter Green Beans
by Bity · eightyrecipes.com
Quick garlic butter green beans, blanched until crisp-tender then tossed in melted butter and fresh garlic. An easy 20-minute side dish.
Garlic butter green beans, glossy and speckled with black pepper
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender, then drain immediately.
    Blanching the green beans until bright and just tender
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle in the garlic and stir for 10 to 15 seconds until fragrant.
    Melting butter with garlic, then adding the beans to the pan
  • Add the green beans to the skillet and season with the salt and black pepper.
  • Toss and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until glossy and evenly coated.
  • Remove from the heat and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate. Do not overcook the blanch; 3 to 4 minutes keeps the beans crisp-tender. Watch the garlic closely so it does not burn. To make ahead, blanch and chill the beans, then toss in the garlic butter just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories 95 kcal
Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 8 g
Sugar 3 g
Sodium 250 mg
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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