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Garlicky Green Beans

HB-13853 · Hand-built original

Green beans blanched bright green, then sauteed quickly with olive oil, chopped garlic, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.

15 min4 servings5 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: divided

Servings:4quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Method

  1. Bring about 4 cups of water with 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. of the salt to a rolling boil in a medium pot and cook the green beans, uncovered, for about 3 minutes until bright green.
  2. Drain the blanched beans in a colander and rinse them with cold water for 10 seconds to stop the cooking.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat for about 10 seconds.
  4. Add the drained beans, chopped garlic, black pepper, and the remaining 1 tsp. salt to the hot oil.
  5. Saute the beans for about 2 minutes until each one is evenly coated in the garlicky oil, and serve them warm.

Cook: 5 minutes · Total: 15 minutes

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

5 kcalCalories
0.2 gProtein
1.1 gCarbs
0 gFat
0.1 gFibre
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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