Garlic Butter Sauteed Green Beans: The Best Easy Side Dish
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in garlic and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg