Garlic-Infused Buttered Green Beans Recipe
Garlic Butter Green Beans are a vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed in garlic-infused butter. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and washed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the green beans and plunge them into ice water to halt cooking.
- In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove green beans from ice water, drain, and add to the skillet.
- Toss green beans in garlic butter until evenly coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, stirring well.
- Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra red pepper flakes.
Notes
For an attractive presentation, garnish with lemon zest or fresh herbs.