Description
Savory Garlic Butter Green Beans are a delicious and easy side dish that combines fresh green beans with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 680 g fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) red pepper flakes, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 mL) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 mL) smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Cool the beans: Drain immediately and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water for 1–2 minutes. Drain well.
- Make the garlic butter: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add seasoning: Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Add the green beans: Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Toss well to coat them in the garlic butter.
- Sauté: Cook for 4–6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through and lightly browned in spots.
- Finish: Remove from the heat and toss with the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and spoon any remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the top.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Smoked paprika is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg