Garlicky Green Beans
These garlicky green beans are sautéed to perfection with garlic, making them a simple yet flavourful side dish. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, they pair beautifully with almost any main course--whether it's chicken or fish and chips.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1.3 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sautéing Beans: Pour the olive oil into a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the beans and cook until partially cooked through and slightly charred on the outside, about 3-5 minutes. Be sure that the beans still have a slight crispness to them. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beans from the pan, leaving most of the olive oil in the pan.
- Cooking Garlic: Add the garlic and chilli flakes to the oil and stir constantly over medium-low heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to low, add the water, and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the garlic is soft and almost sweet.
- Finish: Add the beans back to the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir until everything is evenly mixed. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use fresh, firm green beans (either French ones or regular string beans) for the best results.
- When sautéing the garlic, keep the heat at medium-low and stir it constantly to prevent burning. Also, simmering it in water for a few minutes after sautéing allows it to finish cooking without burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1018IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
