Sautéed Lemon Garlic Herb Green Beans

Green beans in a wooden serving platter with two gold spoons.

5 from 2 votes

Sautéed Lemon Garlic Herb Green Beans

This Sautéed Lemon Garlic Herb Green Beans recipe is a simple, staple side dish that compliments any Thanksgiving table!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: beans, dairy-free, easy, family-friendly, garlic, gluten-free, green beans, herb, holiday, holidays, kid-friendly, lemon, lemon garlic, side dish, thanksgiving, vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 73kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

GREEN BEANS:

1 lb. organic green beans
2-3 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil (You can sub with unsalted butter instead)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ lemon, freshly-squeezed

GARNISH:

Chopped walnuts, toasted
Lemon zest

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

PREP THE GREEN BEANS:

Begin with trimming the ends off the green beans and soaking them in vinegar + water to remove all dirt for about 5-10 minutes. Rinse and drain.

SAUTE THE GREEN BEANS:

In a medium-sized deep skillet, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic, sautéing it for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the green beans and continuously toss them around in the oil as they begin to sauté and turn a bright green color. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano----and continue to toss the beans as they cook. Reduce the heat to medium-low and squeeze half the lemon atop all of the beans.
Cover the beans with a lid and let them "steam" for about 8-10 minutes, tossing the green beans until they are fully cooked. NOTE: When done, they should be tender but still crisp, without squeaking between your teeth when you chew them. Add toasted walnuts, toss to incorporate and wallah!
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Place any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop when ready to serve.
PRE-COOK: Quickly boil or steam your green beans for a few minutes until "al dente" if you don't want to have a little crunch adding them directly to the skillet. DO NOT COOK UNTIL SOFT! Once cooked, drain, and add to a large bowl of iced cold water immediately to stop the cooking process. Resume with recipe.
MAKE AHEAD: To make your green beans ahead of time, simply parboil your green beans, drain completely, and store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, add the olive oil and sauté the garlic and green beans---following the remaining steps.
SERVING SIZE: To make a bigger batch of this recipe, especially for Thanksgiving---simply double or triple the ingredients.

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