Description
Learn how to cook fresh green beans to perfection. This simple method results in tender-crisp beans that are a versatile side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans, removing the ends.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the green beans to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic, herbs, or a splash of lemon juice during the last minute of cooking.
- You can blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before sautéing for a quicker cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans, fresh green beans, cooked green beans, side dish, vegetable side