Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Elevate your dinner table with a burst of vibrant color and flavor with our delightful green bean recipe. These tender, crisp green beans, seasoned to perfection, are not just a side dish – they’re the star of the show.
Sauteed green beans are a delicious and nutritious side dish made by quickly cooking fresh green beans in a pan with a small amount of oil or butter, along with seasonings and often other ingredients for added flavor. Another way you could try to cook your green bean is through steaming.
Whether looking for a nutritious addition to your weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to grace your holiday spread, our green bean recipe will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. My kids all loved these just as they loved my canned green bean recipe!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb green beans
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- salt
- pepper
- salted water
Instructions
Trim the ends off of the green beans
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
Blanch green beans for 3-5 minutes, or until green and tender
Melt butter in skillet
Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds
Add in the beans and sautee
Season with salt and pepper
Should you boil green beans before serving?
When you are cooking fresh green beans, briefly putting them in boiling water (a process called blanching) is important. This helps to cook the green beans and make them more tender and tasty.
What can I put in green beans to make them more tasty?
There are many ingredients you can add to green beans to make them have more flavor, such as:
- Minced garlic
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Bacon Bits
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Hot Sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Lemon pepper seasoning
What to serve with sauteed green beans
Sauteed green beans are a versatile side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses and side dishes. Here are a few to consider:
- Grilled Chicken
- Steak
- Salmon
- Pork Chops
- Roast Turkey or Chicken
- Pasta
- Meatloaf
- Grain Salads – such as quinoa or farro
- Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic
Elevate your dinner table with a burst of vibrant color and flavor in the form of our delightful green bean recipe. These tender, crisp green beans, seasoned to perfection, are not just a side dish – they're the star of the show.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb green beans
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- salt
- pepper
- salted water
Instructions
- Wash green beans
- Trim the ends off of the green beans
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
- Blanch green beans in the water for 3-5 minutes, or until green and tender
- Melt butter in skillet
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds
- Add in the beans and sautee
- Season with salt and pepper
Notes
Blanching means putting the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until green and tender.
Other Instant Pot Side Dishes:
- Instant Pot Acorn Squash
- Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Rice
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
