sauteed green beans

Sautéed Green Beans

Fresh green beans are sautéed in olive oil or butter with minced garlic until tender-crisp, then finished with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice. The garlic adds aromatic depth, the dill provides herbal brightness, and the lemon adds tangy freshness, creating a vibrant side dish.

During cooking, gentle tossing ensures even coating of flavors while preserving the green beans’ crisp texture and bright color. The preparation emphasizes quick sautéing and layering of aromatics to produce tender, flavorful green beans with a balanced, fresh, and aromatic profile.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Vegetables
Italian
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • steamer
  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
  • ½ lemon, juice and zest
  • dill
  • coarse or flaked salt
  • olive oil

Instructions 

Prep

  • Steam the green beans (fresh or frozen) for about 10 minutes. They should be rich in color but still crisp.

Cook

  • Heat a skillet on the stove and add olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and toss in the hot oil
  • Add the green beans and sautee for a minute or two.
  • Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the beans and stir.
  • Sprinkle crushed salt, dill, and lemon zest and sautee for about 30 seconds.