Description
A family-friendly side dish featuring sautéed green beans with garlic and fresh herbs, bringing joy to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- Fresh thyme or parsley, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans, snapping off the ends.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the green beans and stir to coat with the garlic and butter.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the last minute, stir in the fresh herbs and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking for best results. Fresh herbs enhance flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, sautéed vegetables, Southern cuisine, family recipe