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Garlic Green Beans

A simple and quick side dish featuring bright green beans flavored with toasted garlic and finished with parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 wedge lemon, optional for serving

Method
 

Blanch the green beans
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green and just tender crisp. Drain and transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain well and set aside.
Toast the garlic
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic slices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Finish the dish
  1. Add drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish and serve
  1. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and finish with lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Blanch green beans up to 24 hours ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a skillet so the garlic does not burn.