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Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic

This Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic recipe is light, healthy, and easy! And, is offers a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Blanched Green Beans:

  • 500g (16oz) green beans
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For Sautéing:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Blanch: Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add green beans, cook for 4 minutes, drain, and rinse under cold water. Shake off excess water.
  • Sauté: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and garlic. Stir for about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and crispy. Add salt and pepper, then toss.
  • Transfer beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and serve warm.
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