Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil (Printable)

Crisp green beans sautéed with garlic and olive oil for a bright, flavorful side ready in 22 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

→ Oils & Seasoning

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

# How to make it:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, until just tender and bright green.
02 - Drain beans and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
04 - Add green beans and toss to coat in garlic oil. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly blistered.
05 - Season with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beans stay perfectly crisp tender instead of turning mushy like so many other preparations
  • It comes together in under 25 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners
  • The garlic and olive oil let the fresh green bean flavor really shine through
02 -
  • The ice water bath is not optional if you want that beautiful bright green color instead of dull army green beans
  • Watch the garlic like a hawk once it hits the oil because it goes from fragrant to burned in seconds
  • Work in batches if your skillet is crowded or the beans will steam instead of getting those nice blistered spots
03 -
  • Pat the beans completely dry after the ice bath or they will not blister properly in the skillet
  • Use tongs to toss the beans gently so you do not break them into smaller pieces

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