Description
A delightful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fresh Green Beans:
1 pound, trimmed
Butter-Olive Oil Mixture:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Seasonings:
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Green Beans: Boil green beans until just tender, then shock in ice water.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook Beans: Add green beans to skillet and cook until heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired. Garnish with almonds or Parmesan.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using shallots or red pepper flakes.
- Pairs well with roasted meats, poultry, or holiday entrees.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
