Garlic Green Beans Olive Oil (Printable Version)

Crisp green beans cooked with garlic in olive oil for a bright, flavorful side ready in 22 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The beans keep their satisfying crunch instead of turning into mushy gray strings
  • Three ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
  • Ready in under 15 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • The ice water bath is not optional unless you want limp beans
  • Garlic burns faster than you think, keep the heat at medium
  • Work in batches if your skillet is crowded or they will steam instead of sauté
03 -
  • Toast your almonds in a dry pan while the water boils
  • Dry the beans thoroughly after the ice bath or they will not blister properly

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