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From the garlic to the hint of lemon juice, it’ll be hard to pick just one great thing about this Skillet Green Bean recipe. It’s the ideal side dish for almost anything you can imagine! Steak, chicken, lamb, even fish - the possibilities are endless.
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Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

From the garlic to the hint of lemon juice, it’ll be hard to pick just one great thing about this Skillet Green Bean recipe. It’s the ideal side dish for almost anything you can imagine! Steak, chicken, lamb, even fish - the possibilities are endless.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Skillet Green Beans
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet on the stove and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add water, salt, and green beans. Bring to a boil and continue cooking for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil and butter in the same pan. Once the butter is completely melted, sauté the green beans.
  • Move the green beans around to coat them evenly in the oil/butter mixture for about 1 minute. Add in the remaining spices and saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the green beans, mix and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg