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Sautéed Garlic Green Beans (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

Author: Rika
87kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 4 minutes
Cook 6 minutes
Quick and healthy sautéed garlic green beans cooked in one pan with olive oil. Lightly charred, full of flavor, and ready in 6 minutes. No blanching or deep frying. Easy to customize with soy sauce, ginger, lemon, or red pepper flakes.
Servings 4
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Method

  1. Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add olive oil. Add green beans and stir to coat with oil. Stir every 10-15 seconds for 5 minutes. Beans should be slightly charred but tender.
  2. Add salt and garlic, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories87kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein2gFat6gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gSodium153mgPotassium254mgFiber3gSugar4gVitamin A783IUVitamin C15mgCalcium49mgIron1mg

Notes

Variations and Substitutions. For a low-sodium version, reduce the salt and add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon. To give it a Chinese-style flavor, you can add a splash of soy sauce or a little bouillon.
Storage. Let the green beans cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
 

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