By Savy Sivapathasundaralingam
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
3 steps
Cook:8min
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This is sufficient for one large side, halve it if it's for a small side.
Only the stem tip of the beans needs to be trimmed before eating. ie the part that was attached to the rest of the plan. However, if the other pointy end is a bit scraggly looking, I will trim them too.
To trim, line up a handful of beans so all the tips are facing the same way. Then cut the tips off. If you are trimming the fine pointy end, repeat.
It's possible to serve this as a side with all cuisines. Yes, even Asian food
Handy tip: Prepare ahead!
To get ahead, boil the beans then let it cool, dry, and store the beans in the fridge. Then when you’re ready to serve, you just need to toss with the garlic which takes a mere 2 minutes. An instant side dish, ready on demand!
If serving with Asian food, I like to add the tiniest drizzle of sesame oil at the end and sometimes a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Just gives it that little Asian-esque finishing touch!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:24 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories106.4 kcal (5%)
Total Fat7.4 g (11%)
Carbs9.8 g (4%)
Sugars4.1 g (5%)
Protein2.5 g (5%)
Sodium1316.3 mg (66%)
Fiber3.5 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings
Blanched green beans
For sautéing
Instructions
Step 1
Blanch beans: Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add beans, cook for 4 minutes (they will turn bright green), drain, then rinse under cold tap water to cool. (There's really no need to shock in ice water). Shake off excess water.
Step 2
Sauté: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and garlic. Toss (or stir!) for 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and crispy. Add salt and pepper, then toss.
Step 3
Serve: Transfer beans to serving dish. Serve warm!
