Sautéed Green Beans

Name: Sautéed Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil; 1 pound green beans, ((trimmed)); 1 small garlic clove ((minced)); ½ cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth ((or water)); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This simple stovetop method for cooking fresh green beans gives you vibrant, crisp-tender results every time. After trimming the beans, sauté them briefly in butter or oil, then add a little broth (or water), and cover to steam briefly. Remove the lid and let the liquid evaporate so the beans finish with a light glaze. It’s an effortless side dish that complements everything from weeknight pork chops to the turkey on Thanksgiving.

Updated at: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:33:06 GMT