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Vibrant green beans tossed with minced garlic and herbs in a serving dish.

Quick way to grow 4 garlic green beansGarlic Green Beans

This recipe provides a quick method to prepare delicious garlic green beans, perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Green Beans
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Frying Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Mince the garlic cloves finely, preparing them for cooking.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the garlic and oil.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper, then cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp.
  5. Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes at the end of cooking.