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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » All Recipes

    Published: May 29, 2018 · Modified: Jul 12, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Best Green Bean Recipe

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    It's not often I declare a recipe to be the best ever but once you try this green beans, you will know why I'm calling this post the Best Green Bean Recipe Ever!

    These fresh green beans are prepared in a skillet with only a few simple ingredients, proving some of the best recipes are simple ones.

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    green bean recipe serving platter

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    Ingredients

    Well, turns out my little Italian grandmother was right, simple ingredients are the best ingredients.

    • Fresh green beans
    • butter
    • olive oil
    • garlic
    • salt & pepper
    • water

    How to make the best green beans

    Make sure you have good sized skillet/ fry pan for this recipe!

    green bean recipe with garlic in pan

    After green beans have cooked a bit and start to blister, add butter and garlic to center and cook 30 seconds before mixing in with beans.

    green bean recipe served in skillet

    Season and add water. Stir and cook until beans are tender and water is evaporated.

    green bean recipe on white platter

    If you want you could sprinkle some parmesan over the top. I don't bother because it just isn't necessary but I wanted you to know it was an option.

    green bean recipe served with tongs

    Listen, if you think you've had green beans better than these, that is great.  I'm so glad you got to enjoy delicious green beans. Please don't feel the need to come back here and tell me that my beans suck. 

    I think we can all agree that there is plenty of room in this world for more than one person to declare their green bean recipe the best, no?  However, if you agree that this is The Best Green Bean Recipe Ever, feel free to come back and tell me so!!!

    When to serve green beans

    This Best Green Bean Recipe Ever is easy enough for busy weeknights but can certainly hold it's own for a delicious and welcomed holiday side dish.  Just try not to snack on them too much while they're cooking like I do!

    Goes great alongside these delicious main courses:

    • Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken
    • Sous Vide Chuck Roast
    • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
    • Crispy Crunchy Onion Pork Chops

    close up of cooked beans on white plate

    Best Green Bean Recipe Ever

    foodyschmoody
    It's not often I make such a declaration but the simplicity of this recipe paired with the flavor really does make this the Best Green Bean Recipe Ever in my opinion.
    4 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 101 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 T olive oil
    • 12 oz green beans trimmed
    • 1 T butter
    • 2 cloves garlic minced/pressed thru a press
    • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked/ground
    • 1 T water

    Instructions
     

    • Heat skillet with oil over medium/high heat.  Add beans.  Allow them to blister/scorch a tiny bit.  Toss to make sure all beans get some color on them.
    • Using tongs, make a well in the center of the beans, add butter and garlic.  Cook 30 seconds before mixing in with the beans.  Add salt and pepper.  Toss beans well to make sure they are all coated and seasoned.
    • Add water and cook, stirring often,  just until water is evaporated and beans are tender/crisp.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    calories per serving calculated using https://happyforks.com/analyzer

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal
    Keyword beans, side dish, skillet, summer, vegetable
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Looking for more of a casserole type side dish?  Try my Green Bean Casserole, it's got a cheesy twist!

    The BEST Green Bean Recipe EVER - seriously
     

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    1. Debbie says

      July 19, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      Very delicious and tender! I love green beans! Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        July 22, 2019 at 11:20 am

        Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    2. Julie Brown says

      August 12, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      We made these tonight and they were delicious!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        August 13, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    3. Jeni says

      May 28, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      These are the best green beans - my 17 year old. I agree with her! I had run out of garlic and had to use garlic powder, and they were still amazing. Can’t wait to try with actual garlic! Thank you

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        May 28, 2021 at 7:38 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them! I have used garlic powder in a pinch too! So simple and delicious!

        Reply

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