Buttery Garlic Green Beans

10 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.” - by LookWhatsCooking

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches lemon pepper
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
116 cal
6%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Carbs
8.9 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Sarah Jo

Nov. 15, 2012

"This is one of my most favorite ways to make green beans. I like to add a little finely minced onion to the skillet with the garlic as well. I usually double this recipe because my family inhales it...." See more"

Allye001

Nov. 25, 2012

"Use real garlic -- dry, minced garlic didn't do anything for the green beans...." See more"

~Lissa~

Dec. 3, 2012

"These were just ok. I used real garlic and more than called for-glad I did. A few pinches of lemon pepper doesn't add substantial flavor, nor were they all that buttery...." See more"

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