Garlic Sautéed Green Beans (Printer-friendly)

Crisp green beans cooked with garlic and olive oil for a simple, flavorful side.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

→ Oils & Seasoning

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

# How-To Guide:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, until just tender and bright green.
02 - Drain beans and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
04 - Add green beans and toss to coat in garlic oil. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly blistered.
05 - Season with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The blanching trick keeps beans impossibly bright green while ensuring theyre never raw or tough
  • Garlic infused olive oil creates a flavor foundation that makes even vegetable skeptics reach for seconds
02 -
  • Drying the beans thoroughly after the ice bath prevents oil splatters and helps them blister instead of steam
  • The garlic step is where most people rush, but taking your time here builds layers of flavor that season the entire dish
03 -
  • Trim the beans by snapping off the ends by hand, they naturally break where the tough part ends
  • Prep everything before you start, the garlic can go from fragrant to burned in seconds

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