Garlic Green Beans

5 from 6 votes

Need a simple, go-to way to cook green beans without too much fuss? This garlic green beans recipe is it, and it goes with everything!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Servings:

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1 pound green beans (trimmed)
3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or avocado oil)
1 tablespoon water
5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 2 minutes. Drain. (No need to shock them in cold water.)
Heat a dry wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the green beans, and let them fry until they begin to scorch and wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, and add the water, garlic, and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 1 minute, just until the garlic turns golden. Serve!

Nutrition

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