Buttery Sautéed Green Beans
Green beans are sauteed in butter and seasoned with garlic and crushed red peppers. They;re amazing, as long as you don't overcook them.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 86kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb. fresh green beans ends trimmed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
- When the butter stops foaming, add the green beans and salt.
- Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
- Add the black pepper, garlic, and crushed red peppers.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 5 more minutes, until the beans are tender but not mushy.
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Notes
The most important thing, in my opinion, is to avoid overcooking the beans. You want them to be tender. But they should still have a bite - much like "al dente" when cooking spaghetti. You definitely don't want them to be mushy or droopy.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g