String Bean Recipes

Simple Skillet Green Beans

These simple skillet green beans are a perfect healthy side dish. They are made in one pot with garlic, olive oil and a little spice. They are vegan, paleo and naturally gluten-free.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 5

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 70 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 230 mg, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flake, or to taste
• 1.5 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons water

Instruction:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red pepper flake and stir to coat the pepper in the oil. Add green beans and cook, stirring often until the beans are blistering and browning in areas, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and salt and cook, stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant and browning, about 30 seconds. Add water and immediately cover. Cook covered until the beans are bright green and crisp tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Buttery Sautéed Green Beans

Buttery Sautéed Green Beans with a good kick of garlic and a hint of lemon juice makes this green bean recipe the PERFECT side dish ready in under 10 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 13min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lb 500 g green beans, ends trimmed
• Good pinch of coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
• Cracked black pepper, (to season)
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instruction:

1. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
2. Combine beans and water together with a good pinch of salt (about 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Drain beans and set aside.
4. Heat oil and butter together in the same pan. When butter has melted, sauté the green beans, moving them around in the pan to coat in the oil/butter mixture (about 1 minute). Add the garlic, another pinch of salt, and pepper and sauté until garlic is fragrant (30 seconds).
5. Immediately take off the heat, squeeze over lemon juice through, mix through and serve.

Garlic Green Beans Recipe

FAQ

What can I add to string beans for flavor?

How does Gordon Ramsay cook green beans?

1. Pomegranate Seeds and Pecans. …
2. Crispy Bacon or Lardons. …
3. Goat Cheese Crumbles and Chopped Herbs. …
4. Toasted Almonds, Herbs and Lemon Zest. …
5. Toasted Pine Nuts, Cranberries and Herbs. …
6. Sauteed Shallot and Garlic. …
7. Non-Dairy Vegan Cheesy Sprinkle. …
8. Non-Dairy Vegan Cheese Sauce.

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