Description
Quick and easy sautéed frozen green beans recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or as a side for festive meals. Done in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add frozen green beans; stir occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add minced garlic in the last 2 minutes.
- Garnish with Parmesan, lemon zest, or almonds; serve immediately.
Notes
For an added twist, include Sriracha for spice or drizzle balsamic glaze for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: frozen green bean recipe, easy side dish, 10-minute recipe