Pan Fried Green Beans
Pan fried green beans with perfectly soft pieces of garlic is an easy and classic preparation for a green bean side dish.
Ingredients
- ½ pound green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the green beans in salted water for 10 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
- Drain and immediately immerse them in a large container with ice water and ice to stop the cooking process.
- Remove from ice water and set aside on a towel and gently pat dry.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the minced garlic. Brown the garlic slightly, and then add the green beans to the skillet.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley and gently mix until warm.
Notes
- To save time when cooking for a crowd or during the holidays, I blanch the beans, stop the cooking by dipping them in icy cold water, dry them well, and store them between paper towel sheets in the refrigerator. At serving time, please bring them back to room temperature and proceed with the recipe.
- Mince the garlic with your knife to retain all the flavor.
- Blanch your green beans. This will maintain their vibrant green color, allowing them to crisp up faster.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.