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Crack Green Beans

Crack Green Beans: A 15-Minute Side Dish You’ll Crave


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 13 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple yet flavorful dish featuring fresh green beans with a crispy texture and savory seasoning.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim the green beans.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, blanch green beans before sautéing.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg

Keywords: crack green beans, easy side dish, garlic green beans, crispy green beans