Sautéed Green Beans
Sautéed greens beans are a classic veggie side. They are a healthy addition to any meal and are easy to quick to make! This is my tried-and-true method for flavorful crisp green beans that is always a crowd pleaser.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Once the garlic has been cooked, add green beans and water/broth to the skillet and cover. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook green beans for about 5 minutes or until they are bright green and slightly tender.
- Remove lid and continue to cook bean for about 2 more minutes or until water/broth has cooked off.
- Season with salt, tossing to coat the beans. Taste and add more salt if desired.
- Remove from heat immediately and enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg