Green Beans with Garlic
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A simply delicious and nutritious side dish, these Green Beans with Garlic are a fabulous compliment to any meal.
A simply delicious and nutritious side dish, these Green Beans with Garlic are a fabulous compliment to any meal. Green beans with garlic and olive oil are actually my moms favorite side dish.
Although she prepares hers significantly different than I do, I have to give her credit for inspiring me to make this dish.
I suppose that it is fair to say that I never expected Chad to even look at these (they are green after all). The fact that he took such beautiful pictures of the final dish is amazing. Munchkin and I on the other hand were huge fans!
We enjoyed our with Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze and it was a fantastic combination. Munchkin’s required a quick steam to soften them up a little. She is not fond of veggies that are that crunchy, yet. I loved them just blanched and warmed in the garlic olive oil. Delicious!!! I can’t wait to have these again.
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Green Beans with Garlic
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded (about 1 ounce)
- Lemon wedges, optional for serving
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green and just tender-crisp. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain well and set aside.
- Toast the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add garlic slices and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Finish the Dish: Add drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish & Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally Published August 2011
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I think if you put garlic in anything it just tastes better!
I love green beans – especially farm fresh and I really like simple recipes like this that bring the flavor out. Plus garlic and olive oil?? Yeah – can't go wrong there…I will have to look at your meatloaf with balsamic reduction…yum!
I love also green beans especialy harcouts and i am making salad like you with garlicand sometime with finely chopped onion:)
Yum! I love the simple yet delicious preparation of these beans. Perfect!
I love that you used big pieces of garlic. From one garlic lover to another 😉
Perfect side dish – love the addition of garlic
Mary
oh yeah, we do this a lot of times over here, just a simple stir fry, it's very nice!
Two of my favorites – garlic & green beans. They look wonderful to me!
Perfect side dish! Green beans are one of my favorite veggies–I love the crunch.
I'm certain that green beans have never looked so beautiful. What an awesome photo. I'm loving it. You've actually made me crave green beans!
oh heck yes! i love green beans. so yum 🙂
Sam @ fitness food & faith
You had me at garlic! I love adding garlic to everything!
Sounds like the perfect side dish to me!
I love green beans…and I like them prepared just the way you do.
i love this … beans tastes so good when they are lightly spiced! i love anything with toasted garlic
Yum. I make a similar recipe but with butter.
Made the beans two nights in a row! Delicious! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
This recipe is AMAZING. I will eat this for the rest of my life! So good and easy-peasy.
My family loves fried chicken, but I don't make it very often. We love the crispy coating on the outside. Yours looks delicious and I will be trying it Jean! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
So easy and absolutely delicious. I make these at least once a week for the family, it is their favorite side!
So easy and absolutely delicious. I make these at least once a week for the family, it is their favorite side!