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Vibrant green beans tossed with minced garlic and herbs in a serving dish.

Quick way to grow 4 garlic green beansGarlic Green Beans

This recipe provides a quick and easy method to prepare delicious garlic green beans, perfect as a simple side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g green beans
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Trim the ends of the green beans and mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stir to coat with the garlic and oil, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes at the end. Adjust cooking time based on your preferred tenderness of green beans.