Description
Elevate your dinner with these vibrant, crisp-tender Garlic Butter Green Beans. Tossed in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon, this elegant side dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or holiday feasts, it is a healthy, crowd-pleasing favorite that proves simple ingredients can create spectacular flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 strips crispy turkey bacon, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add green beans, and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Drain the beans and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat in the garlic butter.
Fold in the crumbled turkey bacon, if using, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Remove from heat, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a pan.
If using frozen whole green beans, simply skip the blanching step.
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Top with toasted almonds or grated Parmesan cheese for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 1 cup
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 22mg