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Buttery Garlic Green Beans

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"Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish." — LookWhatsCooking

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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced

2 pinches lemon pepper
salt to taste

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Directions

Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 15, 2012

This is one of my most favorite ways to make green beans. I like to add a little finely minced onion to the skillet with the garlic as well. I usually double this recipe because my family inhales it.

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 03, 2012

These were just ok. I used real garlic and more than called for-glad I did. A few pinches of lemon pepper doesn't add substantial flavor, nor were they all that buttery.

—*~Lissa~*

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Nov 25, 2012

Use real garlic -- dry, minced garlic didn't do anything for the green beans.

—Allye001

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Jan 24, 2013

Everyone in my house thought this was fantastic. I was looking for a green recipe that did not use bacon as we did not have any and this hit the spot!!

—Corinna

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Apr 10, 2013

I really like this method of green beans! I have to say I stepped it up by adding chicken bouillon to the water while parboiling the beans, and then using both garlic powder and fresh garlic when sauteeing in the butter. This is a staple in our home.

—richly blessed

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Mar 12, 2013

Delicious! I didn't have any lemon pepper but the dish didn't seem to be the worse for it. A great way to add some veggies into any diet. Next time I think I may add some lemon juice for a little extra flavor.

—thumbe_lina

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Apr 17, 2013

wonderful!

—eli2183

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Nov 25, 2012

Cooked our green beans about 7 minutes as we like them a little softer. Guesstimated on the garlic--approximately 4 cloves. Needed a bit extra salt and pepper, but on the whole no complaints.

—Arizona Desert Flower

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Nutrition

Calories
116 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
8.9 g
3%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
2.3 g
5%

Sodium
281 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 116
Calories from Fat: 79

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g 14 %
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28 %
Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
Sodium 281mg 11 %
Potassium 250mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.9g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 2.3g 5 %
Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 21 %
Vitamin C 32 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 10 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.