Garlic Butter Green Beans

Directions

1. Prepare the Green Beans: Rinse green beans under cold water and trim the ends.
2. Heat the Butter: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Cook Green Beans: Add green beans to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
5. Steam: Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and steam for 5–7 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp.
6. Caramelize: Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until beans are slightly caramelized.

Recipe Details

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Tips

• Add Heat: Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes with the salt and pepper.
• Add Cheese: Grate Parmesan over the green beans just before serving for extra flavor.
• Add Crunch: Toss in sliced almonds or toasted pine nuts for texture.
• Brighten the Flavor: Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the beans before serving.

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