Sautéed Green Beans
Perfectly seasoned easy Sautéed Green Beans are made in about ten minutes in a large skillet right on the stovetop.
Servings 4
Calories 119kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg