Buttery Garlic Green Beans

These Buttery Garlic Green Beans are cooked to tender perfection, then coated in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this easy vegetable side dish ready in only 20 minutes. It's a versatile option that pairs well with a variety of main dishes, whether it's a weeknight dinner or holiday feast.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 123kcal

Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound green beans ends trimmed
½ cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Wash the green beans under cold water and trim off the tough ends.
1 pound green beans
Add the trimmed green beans and water to a large skillet. Cover the skillet with the lid and turn the heat to medium-low. Let the water come to a simmer and steam the green beans for about 5-7 minutes or until they turn vibrant green and start becoming tender.
½ cup water
Once the green beans are done steaming, increase the heat to medium. It's okay if there's a small amount of water remaining in the skillet. Remove the lid and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté the green beans and garlic in the butter for 3-4 minutes.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic
Sprinkle the garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper over the green beans. Toss together to make sure the seasoning coats the green beans evenly and let them cook for an additional minute. When finished, they should be tender with a slight crunch, but not overly soft.
½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Transfer the seasoned green beans to a serving dish and enjoy!

Notes

Quick Tip: Taste-test the green beans before finishing the dish to make sure they're cooked to your liking.
Storage: Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make Ahead: Trim the ends of the green beans up to one day in advance.

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