Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Add the green beans to the pot and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
Step 3
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for a minute or two, then drain them again.
Step 4
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
Step 6
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss them with the garlic butter until they are well coated.
Step 7
Cook the green beans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they are heated through.
Step 8
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Step 9
Serve the buttery garlic green beans hot as a side dish with your favorite meal.
