Fresh Green Bean Recipe

Fresh Green Bean Recipe

from healthyseasonalrecipes.com
23 min

This delicious green bean recipe is a perfect healthy side dish. They are cooked in one pot with garlic, olive oil and a little spice. It is one of the best green bean recipes because it is both quick and delicious!

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red pepper flake and stir to coat the pepper in the oil.

  2. 2

    Add green beans and cook, stirring often until the beans are blistering and browning in areas, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and salt and cook, stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant and browning, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add water and immediately cover with a well-fitting lid or sheet of aluminum foil. Steam the green beans, covered, until they are bright green and crisp tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.