Skillet Green Beans with Garlic
Snappy green beans boiled briefly, chilled, and tossed in a hot skillet with fresh garlic and olive oil.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Bowl for ice water
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt half for the boiling water, half for seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil. Boil the trimmed beans in salted water for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green.
- Chill. Chill in ice water, then drain and dry well.
- Warm. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Toss. Add the beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook about 5 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Finish. Top with the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Butter can replace the olive oil.
Tips: Do not skip the ice bath for the crispest beans.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet.
Nutrition does not include the optional Parmesan.