Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Crisp-tender green beans sautéed with olive oil and finished with fragrant garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the green beans, trim the ends, and dry them well.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and sauté, stirring occasionally, until their color brightens.
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Step 3
Add the water and immediately cover the skillet. Let the beans steam until nearly tender.
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Step 4
Remove the lid and continue cooking over medium heat until the remaining water evaporates and the beans are crisp-tender.
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Step 5
Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss continuously until the garlic is fragrant, then remove the skillet from the heat.
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Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- hot oil may splatter
- steam can cause burns