Ingredients
– 250g (8oz) fresh green beans trimmed
– 1 teaspoon salt for blanching
– 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or butter
– 2 garlic cloves finely minced using a knife
– 1/8 teaspoon salt
– a pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1-Begin by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the 250g of trimmed fresh green beans and cook for 4 minutes until they turn bright green.
2-Drain the green beans and rinse them under cold tap water to stop the cooking process, then shake off any excess water to keep them from getting soggy.
3-Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the green beans along with the 2 finely minced garlic cloves.
4-Stir or toss the mixture for about 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden and crispy, which brings out a wonderful aroma and texture.
5-Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper, give it one more toss, and then transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm for the best experience.
Last Step:
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🌱 Use fresh, firm green beans without blemishes and trim the stem ends.
🔪 Finely mince garlic by hand to prevent it from getting pasty, which causes burning.
💧 Blanching the beans first preserves their bright green color and tender crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg