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Easy Garlic Green Beans

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"This very simple quick and easy side dish is very popular in my family." — Nichka

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound frozen whole green beans

1 large clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

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Directions

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green beans and garlic until beans begin to thaw. Season with salt and continue cooking and stirring until beans are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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I made this tonight for my family, using fresh green beans, and I added some lemon juice as another reviewer suggested. My kid who dislikes all vegetables had thirds and then picked at the dish after dinner was over and we were sitting around the table. Everyone had at least once serving, most people had two. While I was only mildly pleased with it, everyone else at the table thought they were fabulous. So well done!

—jenonymous

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Dec 27, 2012

I used fresh green beans and blanched them (Bring a large saucepan of water to boiling. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the green beans. Cook beans for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge them into ice water. Let the beans sit in ice water for 3 minutes or until cool. Drain well and set aside). Then I sauteed the butter, garlic, and salt, added the beans and cooked until tender, but still slightly crisp. Also added toasted slivered almonds. Loved this recipe and will make again and again with these adjustments.

—LAN13

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Dec 19, 2012

A delicious way to prepare frozen green beans. Some freshly ground black pepper was added before serving. I wouldn't hesitate to make this recipe again.

—PaulaG

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Oct 07, 2012

These were really good. I had a ton of green beans in the freezer from our garden and this fit the bill. Followed the recipe pretty much except that I used extra butter, extra garlic and a little extra salt. Delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

—chicklet

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Oct 07, 2012

I thought these were delightful! It was quick easy to prepare. I love that the garlic wasn't so overpowering and it had a wonderfully subtle taste of butter. I just re-seasoned the beans with a little salt after they were done cooking. Will definitely make again. No lemon juice needed here. :-)

—rosabela

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Apr 11, 2013

I don't know if I will ever be able to eat plain Green Beans again! Sooo good!! (My husband, mother & father in law agreed)

—RaelynnM

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Mar 05, 2013

Very Good ! Did add some bacon and a few sliced almonds . My Lady Friend ate almost the whole bag/recipe

—Jim

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Oct 04, 2012

These were okay, but seemed to be missing a major flavor. After I added the juice and zest of one lemon, they were fantastic! As-written, they were only a three-star dish, though. We'll definitely have these again, but with the addition of lemon.

—Keri

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Nutrition

Calories
64 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
7.7 g
2%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
2.9 g
4%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
1.6 g
3%

Sodium
261 mg
10%

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

Nutritional Information

Easy Garlic Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 64
Calories from Fat: 26

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.9g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 261mg 10 %
** Potassium 6mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.7g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 1.6g 3 %
Sugars 2.9g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C 15 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 11 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* 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.