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These simple and flavorful buttery garlic green beans are the perfect veggie side dish!

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

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These simple and flavorful buttery garlic green beans are the perfect veggie side dish!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 58
Author Annalise Sandberg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans , ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1-3 cloves minced garlic , to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until green beans are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • During the last minute of cooking, stir in minced garlic. Add lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

NOTES:
  • If using frozen green beans, increase cooking time by a few minutes.
  • Add garlic per your preference. Shown here with just 1 clove of garlic.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg