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Rosemary Garlic Green Beans

A simple, versatile 15-minute side dish and an absolute go-to for my weekly meal plans. A quick steam followed by a 2-minute turn in a hot cast iron skillet produces a fresh, vibrant, crunchy yet tender side. Buttery, herby... delicious!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: beans, garlic, green beans, rosemary
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb greens beans about 3 cups, washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or butter
  • 3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon optional
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Instructions

  • Wash and trim green beans and place them in a microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons filtered water in the bottom of the bowl. Steam for 1 minute, remove from microwave and toss, then steam for 1 minute more. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil or butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add green beans, garlic and rosemary and cook for 2 minutes, using tongs to turn them continuously until the garlic is fragrant, browned and crispy.
  • Remove beans from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and serve!

Notes

Garlic: I highly recommend chopping the cloves rather than using a garlic press to mince the garlic. Minced garlic will be wet and burn easily, while chopped garlic pieces will retain their shape and texture and brown nicely.
Rosemary: Rosemary is a robust, fragrant herb with a peppery, sage-like flavour profile and woody texture. If you love the taste, you can even reserve it until after cooking and toss with the green beans once removed from heat. If rosemary isn’t for you, sautéed garlic green beans are delicious on their own! Try tossing them with sesame oil or soy sauce at the end for a quick side to accompany your favourite Asian dishes, or sprinkle them with crushed chili flakes for a spicy kick!
If using frozen beans: Toss beans directly into the skillet straight from the freezer. Thawing them first will soften them and they will lose their crunchy texture once cooked.