Garlic Green Beans

5 from 1 vote

Try these Garlic Green Beans for a simple, delicious side with vibrant flavor in every bite! Fresh green beans are sautéed in olive oil and garlic until crisp-tender, then finished with butter and a splash of red wine vinegar for richness and a touch of bright acidity.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Salt
12 ounces green beans ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons butter preferably unsalted
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a shallow saucepan or saute pan full of generously salted water to a boil.
Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright green.
Drain the beans and place on a paper towel-lined plate to dry off. (No need to shock in an ice bath.)
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in the same saucepan/saute pan you used to blanch the beans.
Add the garlic, reduce heat to low and cook 10-15 seconds or until fragrant. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN THE GARLIC.
Toss in the green beans and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add the butter and let melt over the green beans, tossing to coat.
Add the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

TIP:

Garlic, especially minced, can quickly burn, so it’s important to only cook it until fragrant, for about 10-15 seconds. Burnt garlic has a bitter flavor, so you must start over.

MAKE AHEAD:

This recipe is best made and served immediately for the best taste and texture. If you want to do some of it beforehand, blanch and shock the beans in ice water. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate. Then, on the day you wish to serve, take them out of the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Proceed with the rest of the recipe, heating the olive oil, etc.

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