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These Skillet Garlic Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish. They go great with many meals plus, they are healthy!

Skillet Garlic Green Beans

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These Skillet Garlic Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish.  They go great with almost any meal and they are healthy!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (455g) fresh green beans, ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large 12 inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat.  Add in olive oil and green beans.  Cook  3 minutes or until they start to brown slightly, stirring frequently. 
    Add the water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  (if your water cooks out too quickly just add a little more)  Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.  Serve immediately.  

Notes

  1. Read post for tips. 
  2. To use frozen green beans: Thaw and drain water.  Omit the water added during cooking and cook green beans until heated through.  Continue with adding the garlic. 
  3. I also like to squeeze a little lemon juice over the green beans after they have cooked.  A little chopped fresh parsley is good too.  Just to change it up a bit.