Skillet Green Beans
Servings: 6
Calories: 76kcal
My skillet green beans get blistered and crisp-tender in 15 minutes, with garlic, lemon, and red pepper flakes. One pan, no blanching.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1½ lb green beans trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 medium lemon juiced, ~1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add green beans and toss to coat. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes to develop light browning.
- Stir and continue cooking 6–8 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Searing beans before stirring promotes flavorful browning. Cooking uncovered helps preserve crisp texture and prevents sogginess.
- Oil + butter combination adds flavor and helps prevent burning at higher heat.
- Add garlic at the end to prevent burning and bitterness.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
