Sauteed Green Beans
These sauteed green beans are simple, easy, and delicious and make a flavorful, healthy side dish in a snap! This simple recipe requires fresh green beans, but no blanching is required, and you will have perfectly tender-crisp green beans every time! They are perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ lb green beans (fresh, trimmed)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (or ½ tablespoon dried, minced onion)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add green beans and toss to coat with the oil.
- After adding the green beans, season them with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Saute until the green beans reach your desired tenderness, usually about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- No need to blanche. This recipe was created for those who prefer not to blanche their green beans before cooking. It’s not necessary for sauteing. That said, if you prefer to do so, they will also turn out very tender.
- Add more flavor. Thyme, bacon, onions, lemon zest, feta, and pesto all make delicious additions to green beans. Pick 1 or 2 to highlight. Keep it simple for the best results.
- Want your green beans more tender? Cook these easy sauteed green beans for as long as you like. Serve once your desired level of tenderness has been reached.
- For extra buttery goodness, toss the green beans with a tablespoon or two of butter before removing from the heat and serving.
- Add more veggies. onion, peppers, or mushrooms can be sauteed with the green beans if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 151mg (7%) | Potassium: 186mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 587IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 33mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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