Garlic Green Beans Recipe
In 15 minutes, you can have these garlic green beans on the table. The garlic flavor is strong, they are seasoned perfectly and cooked until super tender and delish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
- 2 garlic cloves smashed*
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Add olive oil and smashed garlic to a large nonstick skillet (with a tight-fitting lid) and heat over medium low heat. Cook for about 5-6 minutes to infuse the oil with the garlic. The garlic will brown, but do not burn it. Remove the smashed garlic.
- Increase the heat to medium high and add the minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, then add the green beans, salt, and pepper. Toss the green beans so they’re coated with garlic.
- Quickly add the water and close the lid. Cook for 5-6 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Once most of the water has cooked down, remove the lid, add parsley, and toss the green beans again, cooking for an additional minute for crisp-tender green beans, or another 2 minutes if you prefer a softer texture. Remove from the heat, taste for seasoning, then serve immediately.
Notes
How to Store & Reheat
- Fridge: Let the green beans cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a sealed freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm them up on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring in between, until nice and hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg