Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil (Printable Version)

Tender green beans sautéed with fragrant garlic in olive oil for a simple, delicious side.

# 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:

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 perfect balance of crisp tender texture and savory garlic flavor that even veggie skeptics will request
  • Ready in under 25 minutes using pantry staples you probably already have on hand
02 -
  • Drying the beans thoroughly after blanching is the secret to getting them to blister rather than steam in the skillet
  • Keep the garlic moving constantly once it hits the oil because it can go from golden to bitter in seconds
03 -
  • Buy the thinnest beans you can find, often labeled haricots verts, as they cook more evenly and stay tender
  • Prep your ice bath before starting to blanch so you are ready to shock the beans the moment they are done

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