Ingredients
– 250g (8 oz) fresh green beans, trimmed
– 1 tsp salt for blanching
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter
– 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
– 1/8 tsp salt for seasoning
– A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1-First, rinse and trim the ends of 250g (8 oz) of fresh green beans to get them ready for cooking.
2-Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tsp salt, then add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes until they’re bright green and barely tender.
3-Drain the beans, rinse them under cold tap water to cool, and shake off any excess water to keep things crisp.
4-Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5-Add the green beans and 2 finely minced garlic cloves, then toss or stir for 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden and crispy.
6-Season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper, give it one more toss, and serve warm for that perfect finish.
Last Step:
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🌱 Use fresh, firm green beans without black spots for best quality.
🧄 Mince garlic finely with a knife to ensure crispy, golden bits.
❄️ Prepare ahead by blanching and cooling beans, then store refrigerated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g