Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil (Printable)

Tender crisp beans with garlic in olive oil, ready in 22 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

→ Oils & Seasoning

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

# How To Cook:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, until just tender and bright green.
02 - Drain beans and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
04 - Add green beans and toss to coat in garlic oil. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly blistered.
05 - Season with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic infusion creates layers of flavor without overwhelming the beans natural sweetness
  • Blanching then sautéing guarantees that perfect tender crisp texture every single time
  • Ready in under 25 minutes making it an ideal weeknight workhorse for any meal
02 -
  • Drying the beans thoroughly after the ice bath prevents oil splattering and helps them sauté rather than steam
  • Garlic can turn bitter quickly so watch it closely and lower the heat if it starts browning too fast
03 -
  • Work in batches if your skillet seems crowded so the beans blister rather than steam
  • Toast the almonds in a dry pan ahead of time and store them until ready to serve

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