Green beans and carrots sauteed in butter and garlic is a classic side dish that is both flavorful and healthy. This simple yet delicious dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fresh vegetables. The green beans and carrots are cooked in butter and garlic until they are tender and slightly caramelized. The result is a dish that is both savory and satisfying. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as a side dish for a special occasion dinner.
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GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS SAUTEED IN BUTTER AND GARLIC
This is a simple way to prepare your veggies, but it looks really pretty and tastes delicious. The good thing about this technique is you can steam them ahead of time, and then sauté them at the last minute so you have a hot side dish ready with the rest of your meal.
Provided by Gingernut
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim green beans and cut carrot into sticks that are similar in size to the green beans.
- Put the carrots in a microwave safe dish and pour about 1/2 a cup of boiling water over them. Loosely cover dish (so a bit of steam can escape). I use a microwave steamer.
- Microwave on high about 3 minutes, until carrots are starting to soften but not yet done.
- Add beans to carrots in dish or steamer. Microwave for another 2 - 3 minutes. Veggies should be crisp tender, or just slightly less than your desired doneness.
- Drain veggies and set aside. When you are almost ready to serve, heat up some butter in a sauté pan or wok until foamy.
- Throw in garlic and veggies and stir for just a minute or two, until garlic is fragrant and veggies are coated in butter and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.8
BUTTERED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS
Categories Vegetable Side Vegetarian Low/No Sugar Green Bean Carrot Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer green beans to bowl of ice water. Cook carrots in same boiling water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer carrots to ice water with beans. Drain; pat vegetables dry. (Vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap vegetables in paper towels and refrigerate.)
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and toss until hot, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Cook 2 cups each chopped carrots and green beans in a medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then return the vegetables to the pot with 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon honey and the zest of 1/2 lemon; season with salt. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, 1 minute.
BUTTER GARLIC BEANS
Frozen green beans taste almost fresh-picked when cooked with a little butter, garlic and onion. Laura McNeill of Dothan, Alabama shared the recipe for this family-pleasing vegetable dish that's nice with almost any entree. "I like to use fresh green beans when they're in season," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Add the beans, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS
Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.
Provided by LookWhatsCooking
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans and carrots. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
- Trim the green beans and carrots. Cut off the ends of the green beans and peel the carrots.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the green beans and carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Sautéed green beans and carrots are a quick, easy, and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!
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