Buttery Garlic Green Beans Recipe
Garlic Green Beans are buttery, garlicky, and so easy to cook. A tasty side that pairs well with almost anything!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon zest or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and garlic. Sauté for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, garnish with lemon zest or red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm.