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.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time13 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beans, side dish, skillet, summer, vegetable
Servings: 4
Calories: 101kcal
Author: foodyschmoody
Ingredients
1Tolive oil
12ozgreen beanstrimmed
1Tbutter
2clovesgarlicminced/pressed thru a press
½teaspooncoarse salt
¼teaspoonblack pepperfreshly cracked/ground
1Twater
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