Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Quick and easy to make, these green beans are sautéed with garlic, salt, and pepper. Perfect as a warm or chilled side dish for any meal, especially on summer days.
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1 lb green beans
- 5 garlic cloves crushed or grated
- A small bunch of parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat 3 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the Onion: Add 1 chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Add Flavor: Crumble in 1 vegetable stock cube, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Add Beans and Garlic: Toss in 500g (1 lb) green beans and 5 crushed or grated garlic cloves. Pour in 1 cup of hot water to help steam the beans.
- Cook Covered: Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Finish with Parsley: Sprinkle a small bunch of chopped parsley over the beans and gently stir to mix everything together.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy warm as a side, or chill for a refreshing option on hot summer days. Perfect with grilled meats, rice, or pasta!
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Notes
- Trimming the Beans: Line up a handful of green beans (or snap beans) so the stem tips face the same way, then trim them off. If the other end is uneven or tough, trim that too. For a more elegant look, keep the beans whole (as fine-dining restaurants do), or cut them to your preferred size.
- Fresh vs. Frozen: You can use fresh or frozen green beans. If using frozen, adjust the cooking time slightly, as they may take a bit longer to cook.
- Garlic Tip: Always use fresh garlic for the best flavour. Jarred garlic paste lacks depth, can taste sour, and tends to burn instead of turning golden. Serving Size: This recipe serves 4 as a small side or 2 as a larger portion if it’s the only vegetable side on the plate.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
