Jul 14 2026

Green Beans Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the green beans

    Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté the garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  4. 4

    Cook the green beans

    Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still crisp.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish.

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