Ingredients
– 250g (8oz) fresh green beans, trimmed
– 1 tsp salt for blanching
– 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter
– 2 small garlic cloves (about 2 tsp), finely minced with a knife
– 1/8 tsp salt for seasoning
– Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1-First, gather your ingredients and get your pot ready for blanching to lock in that bright color and crisp texture.
2-Rinse and trim the green beans by cutting off the ends to prepare them for cooking. This simple step ensures your beans are clean and ready to shine.
3-Next, blanch the green beans in boiling water for about 4 minutes until they’re bright green and barely tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool them down quickly.
4-Heat the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding the green beans and minced garlic. Stir or toss for 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden and crispy, then season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper. For added flair, you can adapt this for vegan diets by sticking with olive oil or keep it gluten-free by checking your seasonings.
Last Step:
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🌟 Use fresh green beans without black spots for best texture and flavor.
🔪 Mince garlic finely by knife to achieve crispy golden bits; avoid garlic paste or presses.
❄️ Boil and cool beans ahead of time for quick reheating and serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Blanching
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of total dish
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg