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garlic sautéed green beans

Buttery garlic sauteed green beans

garlic sautéed green beans cook in one skillet with butter and lemon—bright, tender, and ready in ten minutes for weeknight dinners made easy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Bread / Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice red pepper flakes, or grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and trim the green beans. Pat dry.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add green beans and sauté for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Optionally, add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan before serving.
  • Serve immediately while warm.
Keyword green beans, sautéed vegetables, garlic butter, quick side, holiday dish, low carb, gluten-free, vegetarian