Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds green beans
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • ½ cup vegetable broth (or vegetable stock or water)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instruction

  • Wash Green Beans - Wash green beans thoroughly under cool water and drain well.
  • Trim Green Bean Stems - Trim off the stem ends of the green beans. If the beans are very long, cut them in half, they should be about 3 to 4 inches in length.
  • Preheat Skillet - Heat a large 12-inch saute pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté Minced Garlic - Add the olive oil, once hot add the minced garlic. Saute until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 30 seconds.
  • Add Beans & Broth - Add the green beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Steam Green Beans - Increase to medium-high heat. Cover and cook until the beans are crisp-tender and bright green, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Finish Steaming - Remove the lid and stir the beans until the water has evaporated about 2 minutes.
  • Sauté in Butter - Add the butter and saute until melted and combined with the beans, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
  • Season Green Beans - Taste the beans and season with more salt as desired. Sprinkle beans with black pepper, stir to combine.
  • Serve & Enjoy - Serve the green beans warm.