Garlicky Green Beans

We like to use our kitchen scale to measure the exact amount of green beans we need. If you don’t have one at home, measure them at the grocery store in the scales provided there. If neither one is available, 1/2 pound green beans is somewhere between 3 and 4 cups. It doesn’t have to be exact for this recipe.

Difficulty:

Easy!

Cost:

Inexpensive!

Serves:3people

Serving Size:1 cup

Garlicky Green Beans

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This simple but tasty side vegetable is a family favorite for every day, but is also easy to double or triple for Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners. When served to guests, we cut the beans in half on the diagonal for a more attractive look.

• CourseSide Dish
• CuisineUnspecified

Tools:colander, knife and cutting board, large (10-inch) skillet (with lid, or foil to cover), measuring spoons

	Prep Time
	5 minutes

Cook Time

7-8 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 7-8 minutes

Difficulty: Easy! Cost: Inexpensive! Serves:3people Serving Size:1 cup

Garlicky Green Beans Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan This simple but tasty side vegetable is a family favorite for every day, but is also easy to double or triple for Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners. When served to guests, we cut the beans in half on the diagonal for a more attractive look. CourseSide Dish CuisineUnspecified Tools:colander, knife and cutting board, large (10-inch) skillet (with lid, or foil to cover), measuring spoons Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 7-8 minutes Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 7-8 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound green beans (about 3 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon high heat cooking oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon water (optional)
• 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: people

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Rinse green beans in a colander, then trim ends and snap in half.
2. Peel* and slice garlic cloves. Heat oil (or butter) in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and add garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute, or until fragrant but not brown.
3. Stir in green beans and cook about 1 minute. Add water if needed, then cover and steam on medium-low or low until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
4. Drain if necessary, then squeeze juice from half a lemon over beans.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

Recipe Notes

*Tip: To peel a clove of garlic, cut off the tip of one end. Lay the flat side of the knife over the garlic clove and hit it with the heel of your hand. This crushes the garlic—releasing the flavor and loosening the papery peel. Remove peel, then mince or slice the garlic as indicated in your recipe.

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