Easy Buttery Garlic Green Beans
Whip up Easy Buttery Garlic Green Beans with this familyapproved recipe tested in my Texas kitchen So quick and flavorful my kids love this Get the recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans. Start by washing and trimming your green beans. Snap off the ends, or cut them with a knife. Make sure they’re all roughly the same length.
- Sauté the Garlic. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the Green Beans. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter and garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Steam the Green Beans. Add about 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp. The water will create steam that helps cook the beans evenly.
- Finish and Serve. Remove the lid and cook for another minute or two, until any excess water has evaporated. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately.
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