Green Beans with Toasted Garlic
Green Beans with Toasted Garlic might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 67 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up beans, salt, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Add beans; cook 5 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water; drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add butter and oil; swirl until butter melts.
Add garlic; saut 30 seconds.
Remove garlic; set aside.
Add beans; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Top with garlic.
SESAME-SOY variation: Prepare beans through step
Heat 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; saut 30 seconds.
Add beans, 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently.
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.