Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe
This Savory Garlic Butter Green Beans recipe features fresh green beans blanched to a perfect tender-crisp texture, then sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with bright lemon zest and juice. Enhanced with a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat and garnished with fresh parsley, this side dish is simple, flavorful, and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, drain again and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted and gently bubbling, add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Sauté the Beans: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat the beans in the buttery garlic mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender-crisp.
- Finish with Lemon: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Toss the green beans to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer the savory garlic butter green beans to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Blanching the green beans before sautéing helps retain their bright color and crisp texture.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic during sautéing as it can turn bitter.
- Red pepper flakes are optional; adjust the amount to your preferred heat level.
- Fresh lemon zest and juice brighten the dish and add a fresh flavor contrast.
- For even more flavor, consider adding a splash of toasted almonds or grated Parmesan as a topping.
Keywords: green beans, garlic butter, savory side dish, lemon zest, sautéed vegetables, healthy side
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