Best 7 Easy Garlic Green Beans Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and easy side dish that is packed with flavor, look no further than garlic green beans. This classic dish is made with fresh green beans, garlic, and olive oil, and can be ready in just minutes. The key to making the best garlic green beans is to use fresh, crisp green beans. You can find green beans at most grocery stores, or you can grow your own in your garden. Once you have your green beans, simply trim them and then cook them in a skillet with garlic and olive oil until they are tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and you're done!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC



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Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic are quick and easy to make and super delicious. The fresh green beans (string beans!) are pan-fried until blistered in a few spots then tossed with a little garlic. Yum!

Provided by Kristen Stevens | The Endless Meal

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb green beans (trimmed)
3 cloves garlic (very finely minced)
½ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan over high heat. When it's hot, add the oil and green beans. Cook the green beans, tossing occasionally, until soft and starting to blister and turn black in a few spots, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook the beans for 1 minute more. Remove the pan from the heat and toss with the sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories 69 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 298 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

QUICK GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. -Howard Levine of Arleta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place beans and enough water to cover in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Toss beans with garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

EASY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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This very simple quick and easy side dish is very popular in my family.

Provided by Nichka

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound frozen whole green beans
1 large clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green beans and garlic until beans begin to thaw. Season with salt and continue cooking and stirring until beans are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 260.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

FRESH GREEN BEANS & GARLIC



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I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies. It really shows off the full flavor of the green beans. -Carol Mayer, Sparta, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 pounds fresh green beans
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from pan; reserve. Add green beans to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or just until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Caramelized garlic and cheese! Is there anything better with green beans? You'd better make plenty for everyone!

Provided by Ericka Ettinger

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium head garlic - peeled and sliced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil; add garlic, and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in green beans, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 555 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BAKED GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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If you like your veggies nice & crispy this is the perfect recipe. I found it in Quick Cooking about a year ago and have used it many, many times.

Provided by sugaree

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb string bean
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Combine all ingredients in a baking pan and toss until string beans are well coated.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper when done.

Tips:

  • To save time, trim the green beans ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder.
  • If you don't have white wine vinegar, you can use another type of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
  • To make the dish vegan, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Serve the green beans immediately after cooking, or they will lose their鮮脆度.

Conclusion:

Garlic Green Beans is a delicious and easy side dish that can be served on any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber and vitamins. The dish is also very versatile, and it can be customized to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more garlic or chili flakes for a spicier dish, or you can add a squeeze of lemon juice for a brighter flavor. No matter how you choose to make it, Garlic Green Beans is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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