Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil (Printable)

Tender crisp green beans with garlic and olive oil, ready in 22 minutes for an easy side.

# What You'll 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

# Method:

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.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic creates this incredible aromatic foundation that makes even simple green beans feel restaurant-worthy
  • You get that perfect tender-crisp texture that makes people actually get excited about vegetables
02 -
  • I once skipped the ice bath step and ended up with mushy beans—now I never skip it, no matter how rushed I am
  • Watch your garlic like a hawk because burned garlic turns bitter and ruins the whole dish in seconds
03 -
  • Dry your beans really well after the ice bath or they'll steam instead of sauté
  • Keep the beans moving in the pan so they blister evenly without getting soft spots

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