Garlicky Green Beans Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Green beans with garlic flavor.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Green Beans
Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly under cold running water. Trim the ends of each bean by snapping off the stem tips.
2
Prepare the Garlic and Shallot
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Peel the shallot and chop it finely.

3
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and chopped shallot.
4
Cook the Aromatics
Cook the garlic and shallot for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and the shallot is translucent. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add Green Beans
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the garlic and shallot mixture.
6
Cook the Green Beans
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
7
Finish with Lemon Juice
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss the green beans to ensure even distribution of flavors.