Fresh Green Beans Garlic (Printable)

Crisp green beans with aromatic garlic, finished in olive oil for a simple yet elegant vegetable side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

→ Oils & Seasoning

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, until just tender and bright green.
02 - Drain beans and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
04 - Add green beans and toss to coat in garlic oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly blistered.
05 - Season with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The garlic and olive oil create this simple but magical flavor that makes people actually excited about vegetables
  • They stay perfectly crisp tender, never mushy, and come together in about twenty minutes flat
02 -
  • The ice water bath is absolutely not optional, it's what keeps that bright green color and prevents mushy beans
  • Dry the beans really well after the ice bath or they'll steam instead of sauté in the skillet
03 -
  • Use a bigger pot for blanching than you think you need, the water should return to a boil quickly after adding beans
  • Don't crowd the pan when sautéing or the beans will steam instead of getting those nice blistered spots

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