Fresh, whole green beans sautéed in just the right amount of oil, garlic, salt, and pepper are all you need to create the most succulent, dewy, tender, tasty green beans ever!
Sometimes, there’s just nothing better than a side of sautéed green beans. Sautéing green beans allows you to scoot and swirl all your ingredients about the pan, getting each one perfectly tender and caramelized with flavor.
Green beans are one delicious, wholesome, nutritious vegetable. And I’m always looking for the right recipe to ensure maximum deliciousness and speed. That’s because sometimes, busy moms need to get dinner on the table and sit down. You know, so they can nourish themselves and get ready for the evening of mom things like running baths, reading bedtime stories, and doing all those wonderful things they do for their children every single day.
With just five ingredients that you probably already have right in your kitchen, you can have these green beans done and on your table in no time—and, by that, I mean fifteen minutes from prep to table—and that’s fast, mama.
Why You And Your Family Will Adore Sautéed Green Beans
Sautéing vegetables is great when you have a whole oven full of dinner—and by that, I mean sides and proteins taking up most of the racks inside.
Have a chicken pot pie and a potato casserole in the oven? No problem. Just throw these on fifteen minutes before your timer is due to go off, and your green side is done.
And what an elegant side whole green beans make when sautéed. Already a dewy-looking vegetable, with oil and garlic flecks coating every bean, this side looks like something you’d see at a fine restaurant with all those gleaming white tablecloths and sparkling arrays of crystal on them.
And who doesn’t like the fresh, wholesome flavor of green beans? It’s a green vegetable that adults and kids can all get enthusiastic about, especially when prepared with this special recipe. Whether you’re serving turkey, chicken, beef, pork, fish, or a vegetable entrée, sautéed green beans are a side that complements everything perfectly.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Sautéed green beans can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, or sealed in an airtight container. They can also be frozen, already sautéed, for 3 to 6 months without their texture suffering.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve sautéed green beans when I have an oven full of baked things. That way, it’s my only stand-and-fix (and it’s a quick stand-and-fix, so it’s over quickly). But being a mom is so worth the tiredness, isn’t it?
So, with that empowering thought in mind, make your family this delicious spread tonight: Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken, this absolutely ambrosial Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples, and this easy and delicious Oh-So-Simple No-Bake Strawberry Pie.
If you love these sautéed green beans, try this delicious Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole. Other delicious green bean recipes to try are this Green Beans Almondine and these Italian Green Beans. Yum, yum!
Sautéed Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook and stir for another 5 minutes until the beans are fully tender and the garlic is fragrant.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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