Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
Make these easy green beans with garlic for a quick, flavorful side dish. Fresh, healthy, and ready in 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz green beans fresh, trimmed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup almonds handful of chopped almonds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 5–7 minutes, until crisp tender.
- Drain the beans well and return them to the hot pot to keep warm.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.
- Pour the garlic butter over the warm green beans.
- Toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then toss again.
- Stir in the chopped almonds and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the almonds in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before adding.
- You can replace half the butter with olive oil for a lighter, anti-inflammatory option, or you can use olive oil only.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, turkey, salmon, or any holiday main.
- Don’t brown the garlic—it can turn bitter.
- Use tongs to toss for even cooking.
- Blanching keeps beans bright green for photos and holidays.
- Add a tablespoon of butter at the end for a richer flavor (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
