Garlic Butter Green Beans

This simple side dish is a great way to add some flavor to your meals. The garlic and butter add a rich and savory flavor to the green beans, and the crispy-tender texture is perfect. This dish is also Whole30-compliant, so it's a great choice for those following a healthy diet.

Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of our favorite ways to cook them is with garlic and butter. This simple combination of flavors is a classic for a reason. The garlic adds a savory depth of flavor, while the butter adds a richness and creaminess. The key to this dish is to cook the green beans until they are crispy-tender. This means that they will still have a slight crunch to them, but they will be cooked through and tender. Overcooking the green beans will make them mushy, so be sure to keep an eye on them while they are cooking. This dish is also incredibly easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and it can be cooked in one pan. This makes it a great weeknight meal or side dish.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon Whole30-compliant cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy-tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• Using Whole30-compliant cooking oil ensures that this dish is healthy and flavorful.
• Cooking the green beans over medium-high heat helps them to develop a crispy-tender texture.
• Adding the garlic, salt, and pepper at the end of cooking helps to enhance the flavors of the dish.
• Stirring in the melted butter at the end of cooking adds a rich and creamy flavor to the green beans.