Best 15 Garlicky Green Beans Recipes

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**Garlicky Green Beans: A Simple Yet Flavorful Side Dish**

If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful side dish to accompany your next meal, look no further than these garlicky green beans. Made with fresh green beans, garlic, butter, and a touch of salt and pepper, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This article offers two variations of the recipe: a classic version and a spicy version. The classic version uses a combination of minced garlic and garlic powder for a subtle garlic flavor, while the spicy version adds red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. Both versions are delicious and sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOT



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Caramelized shallots and garlic with cheese. Yummy!

Provided by murphyjct

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
8 cloves garlic, sliced
15 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shallot and garlic in the hot butter mixture, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir green beans with shallot mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir green beans until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS



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"We love green beans at our house and enjoy them at least once a week. I'm always experimenting with new ways to fix them," pens Sue Haviland of Lake Mills, Wisconsin. "Garlic cloves and mushrooms lend them delicious flavor in this quick-and-easy dish. I like to steam the beans so they keep most of their nutrients."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender. Drain beans; add to skillet. Stir in the salt, onion powder and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLICKY, SPICY AND SESAMEY GREEN BEANS



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Always looking for a way to make green beans different, this one is such a winner. Green beans are sauteed with garlic, shallot and sesame seeds for a tasty side dish with Asian flair.

Provided by JULIEP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
  • Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SUNNY'S EASY GARLICKY LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 16 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater or finely minced
Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch the green beans briefly in the boiling water, then transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. When the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, add the green beans and toss until just heated through. Taste a green bean and season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove to a serving plate and wipe the pan clean. Add the almonds and lemon zest and quickly toast a minute or two. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and zest over the green beans and serve.

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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Crisp-tender green beans are delicious tossed with a garlic butter sauce. With its pretty green color, this fresh dish is an attractive addition to your table.-Ruth Marie Lyons, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans
1/2 cup water
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring beans and water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until beans and crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add beans, salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS AND PEAS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 6m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon citrus herb seasoning (recommended: Spice Island)
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In medium saucepot, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.

GARLICKY STEWED GREEN BEANS & TOMATOES



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This vegetarian side dish features fresh green beans, tomatoes, and loads of garlic simmered until tender, and then seasoned to perfection with cayenne pepper and smoked paprika.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
4 large cloves garlic (minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons))
1 pound green beans (trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or up to 1/2 teaspoon, to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the olive oil and the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for another minute.
  • Add the green beans, tomatoes, and red wine. Stir gently and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about an hour or until very tender.
  • Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately.

SEARED SALMON WITH GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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Fishing for a fast seafood supper? Turn a salmon steak and a handful of green beans into a prize catch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 ounces green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 salmon steak (8 to 10 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic, and cook until golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate; wipe out skillet.
  • Add green beans and 3 tablespoons water to skillet; cover, and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain any liquid from skillet. Season green beans with salt and pepper. Add to plate with garlic, toss, and cover loosely with foil.
  • Return skillet to medium-high; add 1 teaspoon oil. Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; add to skillet. Cover, and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer salmon to plate with green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 54 g

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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I make this often with my summer's crop of green and yellow beans ---for this recipe I really don't bother to measure so really the exact amounts do not matter, however I have posted the amounts that I I think is pretty much close to what I use --- I usually have my beans already steamed and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use for this recipe, do not make this using uncooked raw beans they must be cooked firstly, prep time does not include pre-steaming the beans or peeling the garlic cloves.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 head garlic (peeled, then thinly slice all the cloves)
1 lb fresh steamed green beans (pat steamed beans dry using a paper towel)
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1/4 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a skillet melted the butter with oil over medium heat.
  • Add in the sliced garlic and crushed chili flakes; cook stirring for about 4 minutes or just until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not burn the garlic).
  • Add in steamed beans and toss until heated through.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Remove to a bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Delicious!

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound frozen green beans
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves peeled garlic, thinly sliced
4 strips pre-cooked bacon
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe bowl, add green beans and 1 tablespoon water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high setting for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • While green beans are cooking; in a large frying pan, heat the butter, oil, sliced garlic, and chopped bacon gently over medium heat. NOTE: Do not let garlic burn - a light golden brown is as dark as garlic should get.
  • Drain any liquid from the green beans and add to frying pan. Toss to coat beans and season with salt and pepper.

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS



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This recipe is from Taste of Home's Light & Tasty and is delicious. My husband loves green beans and mushrooms not to mention garlic. This recipe combines them all and is very easy to make. You can adjust the spices to meet your family's tastes.

Provided by Ernies Bert

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Drain beans; add to skillet.
  • Stir in salt, onion powder and pepper; heat through.

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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Why make boring steamed green beans when you can glaze them with delicious broth, butter and garlic? Yum!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 lb whole fresh green beans, ends cut off
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

  • Place green beans in medium microwavable bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 5 minutes; let stand 1 minute, then drain.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add green beans. Add garlic and salt; toss to coat. Add broth; boil 4 to 6 minutes or until liquid is almost gone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Garlicky Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb frozen French-cut green beans
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Place the frozen green beans, water, thyme, and salt in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Cover and cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, until the green beans are completely thawed.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cook for several minutes more, just until tender.
  • Add a little more water during cooking if needed, but only enough to prevent scorching.
  • Drain off any excess liquid.
  • Push the beans to one side of the skillet and add the olive oil and garlic to the empty side of the skillet.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for about 10 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant and is just beginning to turn color.
  • Toss the beans with the garlic mixture and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.2, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 119.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2, Protein 1.7

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender. Drain beans; add to skillet. Stir in the salt, onion powder and pepper; heat through.

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon butter
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cook beans in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain. Melt butter in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add beans, salt, pepper, and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until heated. Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 cup) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 54(35% from fat); FAT 2.1g (sat 1.2g,mono 0.6g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 2.1g; CHOLESTEROL 5mg; CALCIUM 45mg; SODIUM 170mg; FIBER 3.8g; IRON 1.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 8.4g Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2003

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans: Fresh green beans are more flavorful and tender than frozen or canned beans.
  • Trim the green beans: Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking to remove any tough or woody parts.
  • Cook the green beans quickly: Green beans should be cooked quickly to retain their bright green color and crisp texture. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Add the garlic at the end of cooking: Adding the garlic at the end of cooking will prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
  • Season the green beans to taste: Season the green beans with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Garlicky green beans are an easy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and they are also a good source of fiber. These tips will help you make the best garlicky green beans possible.

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