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Garlic Green Beans Served On A Plate

Garlic Green Beans

Boost your meal by adding a side of green beans with a punch of garlic flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups green beans
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp almond slices, almond slivers, or crushed walnuts

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, boil 12 cups of water. When water is at a rolling boil, add green beans and turn down heat to medium high. Blanch green beans for 3 minutes. Pour cold water into a large bowl. Drain green beans and immediately immerse them in the bowl of cold water. Drain again when the green beans have cooled.
  2. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add olive oil. Add the minced garlic and stir about 30 seconds. Add green beans and saute while occasionally stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  3. Plate green beans and add almond slices, almond slivers, or crushed walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 759IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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