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Garlicky Green Beans up close with lemon segements in a white serving tray.

Garlicky Green Beans

Garlicky Green Beans are a tasty way to brighten any (holiday) table. This sautéed green bean recipe results in crunchy and flavourful green beans. 

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword green bean recipe, green beans, sauteed green beans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings as a side
Author Samantha

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 lbs (675 grams approx.) green beans, string beans, and/or yellow runner beans, trimmed
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. 

  2. Add beans and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. 

  3. Transfer beans to a platter and squeeze lemon over.