Sautéed Green Beans with garlic is a quick and easy side dish that complements almost any main course. You can have these tasty beans ready with just a little more than a handful of common pantry ingredients in about ten minutes.
This delicious side dish can be prepared with any green beans, but I particularly like the haricots verts, also known as French green beans. They are longer, more slender, and more tender than regular green beans. They are also a little more costly, but I think they are worth every penny.
How to Saute Green Beans
First, heat the oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the green beans and cook for 5-10 minutes or until desired tenderness. Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs like rosemary, thyme, or Italian parsley.
Recipe Tips
- It really is not necessary to blanch your green beans unless you like them very soft. We prefer them crisp-tender, but keep in mind that you can achieve pretty tender beans without blanching them.
- My preferred bean for this recipe is the French green bean (also known as haricots verts), but you can use any green bean. Just make sure that you trim the stem end of the green bean. I use haricots verts in my green beans almondine and bacon green bean bundles.
- Other herbs to consider are chopped fresh thyme, parsley, and basil or dried oregano or marjoram.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Best Seasonings for Sautéed Green Beans
- Italian seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Lemon Pepper
- Orange pepper
- Cuban-style mojo seasoning
- Pesto seasoning
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Sautéed Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb. green beans ends trimmed see notes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- chopped fresh thyme, parsley, or rosemary
Instructions
- Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the green beans and cook for 5-10 minutes or until desired tenderness. Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs like rosemary, thyme, or Italian parsley.
Notes
- It really is not necessary to blanch your green beans unless you like them very soft. We prefer them crisp-tender but keep in mind that you can achieve fairly tender beans without blanching them.
- My preferred bean for this recipe is the French green bean (also known as haricots verts), but you can use any green bean. Just make sure that you trim the stem end of the green bean.
- Other herbs to consider are chopped fresh thyme, parsley, and basil or dried oregano or marjoram.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Catalina
I’m always on the lookout for ways to make veggies more exciting, and this sautéed green beans recipe did not disappoint! The simplicity and the burst of flavors from the garlic and seasoning—such a tasty side dish!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catalina! We love these green beans too!
Lou
These were SO good and so easy. Green beans are such a great side for so many main courses. I served them with your salisbury steak recipe and mashed potatoes. Thanks for the great recipes.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Lou!
Melissa C
These green beans will make the perfect side dish for my Holiday Dinner. I love them with any meal honestly as they are so easy to make and delicious everytime. I hope my Costco has the French style green beans in.
Karen
oh I love Sauteed green beans and usually have it with only salt and butter. These were so much tastier with the fesh herbs and perfectly cooked. I hate it when the green beans are cooked too long.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karen! So glad that you like them!
Sally
Yum! Sautéed Green Beans with garlic is the perfect quick and easy side dish. Love that it’s so simple yet flavorful. I will make this often – thanks for the delicious inspiration!”
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Sally! I am so glad that you liked it.