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Garlic Butter Green Beans

Published: February 21, 2022 • This post may contain affiliate links.

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Quick and easy Buttery Garlic Green Beans require only three ingredients and are ready in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this side dish pairs perfectly with any meal. Make this with dinner tonight!

Aerial view of buttery garlic green beans shown in a white bowl with a spoon. Garlic cloves, butter, and salt shown.
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Why you'll love this recipe

Not only are green beans good for you, they can make a delicious comforting side dish. The beauty of this recipe is that sautéed garlic green beans can go with just about anything-- meatloaf, shrimp pasta, hot beef sandwiches- you name it.

Buttery Garlic Green Beans also make delicious leftovers, so they're perfect for meal prepping. This quick and easy side dish only requires three ingredients and is ready in less than 20 minutes.

Health benefits

Green beans are not only low in calories and carbs, but they are also packed with nutrients that make them a healthy addition to your diet.

Green beans are an excellent source of fiber, which can help regulate digestion, control blood sugar levels, and lower cholesterol. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.

Adding green beans to your diet is an easy and delicious way to improve your overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

This boiled garlic butter green bean recipe requires only the simplest and easy-to-find ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

  • Green beans. Look for fresh green beans that are bright green, firm, and free of any signs of damage. You can also use frozen green beans for this recipe!
  • Garlic. Gives the green beans an extra boost of delicious, savory flavor.
  • Butter. Add richness and creaminess to the beans. You can you salted or unsalted butter.
  • Salt. Enhances the natural flavor and brings out the sweetness of fresh green beans.
Ingredients needed for green beans with garlic and butter: green beans, garlic, and butter.

Step-by-step instructions

Wash and trim the fresh green beans and place them into a large pot. Cover the beans with water and bring it to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes- until the green beans start to soften.

Once the green beans are tender, drain them and set them aside.

Green beans shown with water in a large dutch oven.

Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. This should take about a minute.

Return the green beans to the pot and toss with garlic and butter. Season with salt and serve.

Add salt to taste. Once the green beans are cooked, taste them and add salt as needed. You can also add other seasonings, such as pepper, red pepper flakes, or lemon juice, to give the dish more flavor.

Add-ins

Kick this recipe up a notch and throw in a ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Depending on your heat tolerance, you can use more or less pepper flakes.

If you choose to add red pepper flakes, they should be aded with the minced garlic in Step 3 (in the recipe card below).

Tips & tricks

Use frozen green beans. During the winter months, I often use frozen and it turns out great every time! If you're using frozen green beans, use 3 12-ounce packages.

Use fresh ingredients. For the best flavor, use fresh green beans, fresh garlic cloves, and salted butter. Fresh ingredients will give your green beans a delicious, vibrant taste.

Don't overcook the garlic. Garlic can burn easily, so be careful not to sauté it for too long. Add the minced garlic to the pan after the butter has melted and cook it for just 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant.

Make it healthy. For a healthier version of Garlic Green Beans, cut back on the butter. I would suggest using at least 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil for sautéing the minced garlic.

Recommended tools

  • Dutch Oven. I love using my dutch oven- especially for this recipe! Dutch ovens are also good substitutes for stockpots, sauce pans, and even casserole dishes.
  • Colander. Quickly and easily strain your green beans with a 5-quart colander.
Stirring buttery garlic green beans in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.

Storage

Let the green beans cool down to room temperature. Transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Reheat the green beans in the microwave or on the stovetop.

More easy side dishes

  • Gluten-Free Cheesy Hash Browns
  • Crispy Fried Potatoes
  • Creamy Deviled Egg Potato Salad
  • Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn

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Recipe

Garlic Butter Green Beans
Quick and easy Garlic Butter Green Beans require only three ingredients and are ready in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this side dish pairs perfectly with any meal. Make this for dinner tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • colander

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh green beans trimmed
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place washed and trimmed green beans into a large pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the green beans start to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Once the beans are tender, drain them and set them aside. Add butter to the pot. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Return the green beans to the pot and toss with butter and garlic. Season with salt and serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 5.8g
Nutritional Disclaimer

The nutritional information provided is only an estimate. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

Keyword garlic, garlic butter, quick & easy, vegetables
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