Description
Perfectly sauteed green beans simmered with fresh garlic and finished off with a hint of lemon. A simple healthy side dish that is ready in 10 minutes, easy to make, vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 lbs green beans (ends trimmed)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp water or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from the juice of 1 lemon)
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed pan to medium heat and add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add in the green beans and toss them in the oil. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and toss again. Let that cook for about 4-5 minutes to get the green beans slightly browned and tender.
- Add in the garlic and toss, let that cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the 2 tablespoons of water or vegetable stock, cover the pan, reduce to simmer, and let the green beans simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle in the lemon juice and more salt and pepper if needed. Toss and plate warm with a dash of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- How do you trim green beans? Line the beans up in a bunch so the ends are all even and place them onto a cutting board. Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut off the tough fibrous ends.
- Use good quality fresh green beans. Since this recipe only contains a few ingredients, it is important that you choose the freshest green beans you can find at local farmers’ markets or higher-end grocery stores like whole foods and Earthfare. Or simply opt for bulk organic greens beans that are typically available at most local grocery stores.
- Use a cast-iron pan if you have one. The cast-iron pan just gives this recipe a good punch of flavor. If you do not have a cast-iron pan then any heavy-bottomed pan with a lid will work.
- Opt for fresh lemon juice. Again, since this recipe only calls for a few simple ingredients, you want to make sure you use the juice from a fresh lemon rather than bottled lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
