Sautéed greens beans are a healthy side dish. This one-pan recipe calls for minimal ingredients and takes only minutes. Learn the best method to sauté green beans with this delicious recipe.
Ingredients
2pounds(908g)green beans
1tablespoon(15ml)extra virgin olive oil
1tablespoon(11g)finely minced garlic
½cup(120ml)vegetable broth, stock or water
½teaspoon(1g)kosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
1tablespoon(15g)unsalted butter
Instructions
Prepare the Green Beans - Wash the green beans thoroughly under cool water and drain well. Trim off the stem ends. If they are very long, cut them in half. They should be about 3 to 4 inches in length.
Sauté the Garlic -Heat the olive oil in a large 12-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant but not browned, 30 seconds.
Steam the Green Beans - Add the green beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Increase to medium-high heat. Cover and cook until the crisp-tender and bright green, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Sauté the Green Beans - Remove the lid and saute the green beans until the water has evaporateed, about 2 minutes.
Sauté in Butter - Add the butter and saute until melted and combined, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
To Serve - Taste and season with more salt as desired. Sprinkle with black pepper and stir to combine.
Notes
Make it Vegan: Substitute butter with olive oil.
Make it Whole30 or Paleo: Use ghee instead of butter.
Storing: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.