Ken's Fresh Green Beans Recipe - Simple and Delicious
Quick and easy garlic butter green beans recipe. Fresh, healthy, and perfect as a side dish.
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Discover Ken's Fresh Green Beans recipe with garlic butter. Quick, healthy, and perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
20m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
20m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 150 g fresh green beans trimmed
- 10 g unsalted butter
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Origins USA
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
- Add the fresh green beans to the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and keep their bright green color.
- Drain the green beans from the ice water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Heat unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and slightly bubbling.
- Add the minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter.
- Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through and well coated.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Tips
- Trim the ends of the green beans evenly for uniform cooking.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor and avoid burning it by stirring constantly.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled chicken breast
- roasted potatoes
- steamed rice
Ken's fresh green beans with garlic butter make a simple, tasty side dish perfect for any meal. Enjoy the bright flavors and easy preparation.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 3
- Fat (g): 2
- Carbohydrates (g): 7
- Protein (g): 2.5
- Calories: 45
- Cholesterol (g): 0.03
- Saturated Fat (g): 1.2
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