Garlicky Green Beans
A couple of weeks ago at an Italian restaurant, I had Burnt Green Beans. I didn’t really know what it was when we ordered it, but the waiter said that they were just very well done green beans (aka string beans) sauteéd with oil and garlic. It sounded good to my fellow diners and me! Turns out they were delicious, especially the chunks of garlic dispersed throughout. I decided to try to recreate the recipe at home and it was a hit! I didn’t cook the green beans for as long as they must have at the restaurant, so they maintained a crispness that I really enjoyed. It was a great side dish for my Soy Ginger Chicken Negimaki.
Garlicky Green Beans
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the string beans and sauté about 8-10 minutes until the string beans are cooked but still crisp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 82 calories, 4.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 9.5 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 2.5 g protein
Some people question whether green beans count as a vegetable or as a starch (since it’s a bean). I count them as a vegetable since they are lower in calories and carbs than most starchy vegetables (like potatoes, winter squash, corn, and peas). Green beans are a good source of fiber, the antioxidant vitamin C, and vitamin K, which is important for blood coagulation and bone formation.
Do you like green beans? How do you like to cook them?
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