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The easiest and BEST way to make green beans. These Skillet Green Beans are my favorite way to make this simple side dish, you will never want them another way. 

Skillet Green Beans in skillet on white and green cloth
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This is my favorite way to make green beans. It’s simple to make and loaded with flavor.

How to make Skillet Green Beans:

Green Beans are a classic go-to side dish for a ton of families! Sometimes though you need to add some good flavor to green beans!

I love these skillet green beans as I do just that. Add some butter and garlic and this makes these green beans so tasty. I hope you enjoy them!

If you love green bean recipes like this you have to try these Garlic Asian Green Beans and my favorite Green Bean Casserole.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Green Beans (I used frozen extra fine green beans for this recipe)
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Salt

Directions:

Step One: If using frozen green beans lay out to thaw. If using fresh green beans, rinse off and let dry.

Step Two: In a skillet melt butter. Add minced garlic then green beans. Cook until tender with a slight crisp. Sprinkle with salt once cooked.

Skillet Green Beans process picture collage

What type of green bean should I use:

For this recipe I used and extra fine frozen green bean that I found at Aldi. You can use a fresh green beans as well.

To get the crunch you would want to stay away from a canned green bean.

Closeup shot of green beans in skillet on white and green cloth

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Skillet Green Beans

Skillet Green Beans

The easiest and BEST way to make green beans. These Skillet Green Beans are my favorite way to make this simple side dish, you will never want them another way. 
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound green beans, (I used frozen extra fine green beans)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • If using frozen green beans lay out to thaw.
  • In a skillet melt butter. Add minced garlic then green beans. Cook until tender with a slight crisp. 

Notes

For this recipe I used and extra fine frozen green bean that I found at Aldi. You can use a fresh green beans as well. To get the crunch you would want to stay away from a canned green bean.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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I'm Jennie! I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love.

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