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Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe
This green beans recipe makes a quick and delicious side dish for any meal. Fresh green beans soak up the flavors of garlic and butter, so make a double batch; you will want a second helping!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, garlic, green beans
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 90 kcal
Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water. Bring water to a boil.
Once water is broiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
Drain water and bring the pot with the green beans back to the medium heat.
Add butter, stir and cook until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for more 2 minutes. Enjoy!
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You can quickly trim the green beans by lining them up on a cutting board and cutting the tops and bottoms off.
Make sure you don't overcook the green beans or they'll get mushy. They should be bright green and crisp.
Keep in mind that thin French-style beans cook in half the time than the green beans used in this recipe.
To store: You can store cooked green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat: Reheat the green beans in the microwave or skillet.
To freeze: You can freeze cooked green beans in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Serving: 1 /4 | Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 299 mg | Potassium: 254 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g