Easy 10-Minute Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

These easy sautéed green beans are tender, perfectly crisp, and loaded with delicious garlic butter flavor. This simple recipe is sure to become a new go-to when you’re looking for the perfect side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword sauteed green beans

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 105kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse the green beans under cold water. Trim off the ends and discard any tough or blemished spots.
Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes. They should turn vibrant green and become slightly tender yet still crisp.
1 pound fresh green beans
While the beans are boiling, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion adn sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until it is fragrant, but not browned.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic
Drain the green beans and add them to the skillet with the onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes, or until the beans reach your desired level of tenderness.
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the butter and Dijon mustard until the beans are well-coated and the butter is melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper
Remove from heat and serve the green beans warm as a delicious and flavorful side dish.

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