Description
A quick and delicious green bean dish, sautéed with garlic and onions, perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by rinsing them thoroughly and removing stem ends.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Include minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Introduce the prepared green beans and stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth, enough to cover beans halfway, then bring to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until beans are bright green and tender but crisp, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
For optimal results, consider blanching the green beans for 2 minutes before sautéing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sautéed green beans, side dish, quick recipe, healthy meals