Can I use frozen green beans?

While convenient, I wouldn’t use frozen green beans in this dish. Frozen green beans won’t have the same taste and texture.

Can I use fresh garlic?

No, garlic powder is definitely preferred. Fresh garlic is great in many dishes, but here it would be too overpowering and we really want the green beans to shine.

I don’t have a sauté pan with a lid - what else can I use?

If you don’t have a sauté pan you can also use a large pot with a lid.

Simple Sautéed Green Beans

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
12 oz green beans, trimmed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
A pinch of salt and ground pepper
¼ cup water

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Instructions

Sauté in oil: Heat olive oil in a large pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the green beans and saute, stirring occasionally for approximately 5 minutes.
Add seasoning: Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pan and stir to make sure the beans are evenly coated in seasoning.
Simmer with water: Add the water and immediately cover the pan keeping in the steam. Allow the beans to cook for 4 minutes.
Finish the dish: Remove the cover and continue cooking for 1 minute more until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally and letting the water evaporate.

Notes

Leftover green beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Author: Christine @ Good & Plated
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 oz
Calories: 58
Sugar: 2.8 g
Sodium: 5.3 mg
Fat: 3.7 g
Carbohydrates: 6.2 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg