Description
Perfectly cooked green beans infused with chicken broth and herbs, offering a crisp and fresh side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced (or shallots)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sliced almonds or crispy shallots for topping
Instructions
- Prep the green beans: Rinse the green beans thoroughly and snap off the ends. Set them aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the beans: Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth until the beans are just covered. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer away: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes. The beans should be tender but still have a lovely crunch.
- Serve it up: Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Top with sliced almonds or crispy shallots.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Feel free to experiment with toppings and add ins like cherry tomatoes or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, vegetarian, comfort food, healthy recipes