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green beans with butter recipe

Sautéed green beans with garlic butter is an easy ten-minute side dish! and these green beans are so easy. serve it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans with butter recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans washed, ends trimmed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped fine

Instructions

  • Add green beans and water to a pan and cover with a lid.
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and keep at a simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the lid. Drain the green beans.
  • Make a space in the middle of the green beans. Add the butter and garlic and allow garlic to cook in the butter for at least 1 minute, or until starting to turn golden.
  • Toss beans in garlic and butter. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, chives, parsley, and toss to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2382IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg