These Butter and Garlic Green Beans are the ultimate no-fail side dish. Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are boiled, then finished in a hot skillet with melted butter and golden toasted garlic. It’s a fast, easy, and flavor-packed way to get your veggies on the table in no time.
No trimming? No problem—just grab a bag of pre-trimmed green beans to skip the prep. And don’t stress about timing—these beans reheat beautifully in the pan just before serving. It’s a reliable, crowd-pleasing dish you’ll come back to again and again.
No-fail Butter and Garlic Green Beans
These Butter and Garlic Green Beans are the ultimate no-fail side dish. Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are boiled, then finished in a hot skillet with melted butter and golden toasted garlic. It’s a fast, easy, and flavor-packed way to get your veggies on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and washed
- 2 cloves garlic minced*
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot, cover green beans with cold water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until they reach your preferred level of doneness. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic and toast until golden, watching carefully to ensure it doesn't burn.
- Add the cooked green beans to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat (and reheat if they've cooled).
Notes
- *If you don't feel like mincing your garlic, you can crush it with a garlic press, but the little minced pieces of garlic are really delicious.
- Make-ahead Instructions: Trimmed green beans and minced garlic can be stored in air-tight containers for up to 2 days before cooking.
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