Sautéed Garlic Green Beans 🥦

Crisp-tender green beans sautéed with golden garlic, finished with fresh squeezed lemon juice. Ready in 13 minutes, 4 servings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Quick and easy side dish ✅ Bright garlic-lemon flavor ✅ Simple ingredients ✅ Pairs perfectly with meat, fish or tacos ✅ Can be made in one skillet

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add green beans plus a splash of water, cover and steam for 3 minutes.
3. Remove lid and sauté beans about 3 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly blistered.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Finish with lemon juice, salt and black pepper, then serve.

💡 Notes & Pro Tips

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little spicy kick.
• Avoid overcooking the beans; keep them crisp-tender for best texture.