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    Sauteed Green Beans

    Published: Aug 15, 2020 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make these Sauteed Green Beans in a skillet in minutes, for a quick, healthy and delicious side dish! Cooked with butter, garlic and seasoning this recipe will turn anyone into a green beans fan.

    This is a great quick vegetable dish, just like my Steamed Broccoli, Fried Cabbage or Sauteed Spinach.

    Green beans in a skillet.

    Green beans are one of the most affordable yet underrated vegetables. We are all used to buying them in a can and heating up. Let me tell you how to make a delicious side dish with FRESH green beans in minutes! This recipe shows you can enjoy fresh green beans and ditch the canned stuff. Just like I did in my Green Bean Casserole from scratch. All you need is one skillet and a few ingredients you most likely have on hand already.

    TIP: Fresh green beans do not have a long shelf life so I recommend cooking them as soon as you buy them.

    Ingredients:

    • green beans: fresh, not canned
    • butter: adds rich flavor
    • olive oil: best for sauteing vegetables
    • garlic: fresh minced or from a jar
    • seasoning: Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
    Green beans, garlic and seasoning on a round board.

    How to make Sauteed Green Beans?

    • Start by washing green beans. Trim the ends.
    • Place green beans in skillet and add water.
    • Bring to a boil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. The longer you cook them, the softer the beans will be. For crisp tender beans, 5 minutes is perfect.
    • Remove the beans and dry the skillet.
    • Add oil and butter to skillet.
    Cooking green beans in skillet.
    • Once the butter is melted, add garlic to the pan and sautee until fragrant and golden.
    • Add Italian seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. This activates the dry herbs.
    • Add beans to pan and stir in. Sautee for 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Serve.
    Sauteed garlic and beans.

    What to serve with Sauteed Green Beans?

    This side dish is perfect with pretty much any meat dish: baked salmon foil packets, grilled chicken, tuna cakes, lemon chicken, air fryer fried chicken, crispy coconut chicken and so many more.

    Variations:

    • add onions and bacon for another level of flavor
    • add lemon and cherry tomatoes and cook with beans until they burst
    • add Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking
    Cooked green beans in a white bowl.

    More side dish recipes:

    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
    • Crispy Zucchini Fries
    • Sauteed Mushrooms
    • Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
    • Roasted Cabbage
    • Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
    • Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Side Dish category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment!

    Green beans in a skillet.

    Sauteed Green Beans

    Author: Anna
    Make these Sauteed Green Beans in a skillet in minutes, for a quick, healthy and delicious side dish! Cooked with butter, garlic and seasoning this recipe will turn anyone into a green beans fan.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 121 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb fresh green beans ends trimmed
    • 1/2 cup water or vegetable stock
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash green beans. Trim the ends.
    • Place green beans in a skillet and add water.
    • Bring to a boil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. The longer you cook them, the softer the beans will be. For crisp-tender beans, 5 minutes is perfect.
    • Remove the beans onto a plate and carefully wipe the skillet dry.
    • Add oil and one tablespoon of butter to skillet.
    • Once the butter is melted, add garlic to the pan and sautee until fragrant and golden.
    • Add Italian seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. This activates the dry herbs.
    • Add beans to pan and stir in. Sautee for 4 to 5 minutes. Add remaining butter and stir to melt.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    • Fresh green beans do not have a long shelf life so I recommend cooking them as soon as you buy them.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 957IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Julie Blanner says

      August 16, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect! We love green beans in our house and have them probably once a week.

      Reply
    2. Sara Welch says

      August 16, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Served this with dinner tonight and it paired perfectly with dinner! So easy and flavorful; the whole family loved it!

      Reply
    3. Trang says

      August 16, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go-to for a quick and healthy side!

      Reply

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