Garlic-Butter Green Beans

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These no-fuss green beans are smothered in melted garlic butter and mixed with fresh herbs. They pair with everything, from steak to chicken and seafood. Steaming them before sautéing results in the perfect tender-crisp texture without the risk of burning them in the pan.

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Amanda Holstein
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Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Published on March 20, 2024
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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Garlic-Butter Green Beans
Photo:

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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the ingredients to make the Garlic-Butter Green Beans

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Place green beans and water in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until the water is mostly evaporated and the beans are bright green, 4 to 6 minutes.

  2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the beans are tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chives and parsley.

    a step in making the Garlic-Butter Green Beans

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116 Calories
9g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 5%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Vitamin A 120µg
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 5%
Folate 41µg
Vitamin K 69µg
Sodium 275mg 12%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 31mg 7%
Potassium 264mg 6%
Zinc 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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