Garlic Green Beans

5 from 1 vote

My husband is a green bean fanatic - which means I had to get good at making homemade green beans. Unfortunately, I grew up with the soggy canned beans, and therefore did not have high hopes for green beans in general - but I was SO wrong! This garlic green bean recipe has officially been filed in our household as a go-to side dish. We are not boiling/blanching are beans into a mush - I much prefer them sautéed so they maintain their vibrance and crispiness. And here's a hot tip: add garlic near the end on lower heat - because we want golden garlic, no bitter burnt bits! Fast, easy, and impressive - that's what you'll be thinking after you whip up these garlic green beans in just 10 minutes. Did I mention it pairs with almost anything?

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Diet:

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

2 tbsp avocado oil
1 lb green beans - washed, dried, and trimmed or French green beans
4-5 cloves minced garlic garlic lovers- use 5!
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
salt & pepper to taste
fresh lemon juice optional for topping
toasted sliced almonds optional for topping

Instructions

In a large saucepan, begin heating your avocado oil over MEDIUM/HIGH heat.
Once its hot, add your green beans and toss to coat with oil.
Tip: I love to use a tongs for green beans!
2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 lb green beans - washed, dried, and trimmed
Sauté your green beans for 7-9 minutes, tossing every few minutes to help them cook evenly. They should start to have some dark, charred spots called "blisters" - this gives them a crispy exterior!
Turn heat down to MEDIUM. Add your minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic starts to brown slightly.
4-5 cloves minced garlic, 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, salt & pepper to taste
Remove from heat and place on a serving platter or in a bowl. Optional: top with lemon juice and/or toasted almonds.
Enjoy!

Notes

Tips:

Regular green beans vs. French green beans: Green beans are the standard variety with a thicker, more rounded shape. French green beans (also called haricots verts), are thinner, longer, and more tender. You can use either variation for this recipe! Usually regular green beans are easier to find at the grocery store.
If possible, buy organic. Green beans, especially those that are imported, have high pesticide levels called acephate or one of its breakdown products, methamidophos. If possible, choose organic if that is an option. If you don’t have that option, make sure to get US grown instead of imported to decrease risk of pesticide exposure.

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