Italian Green Beans
These Italian green beans are a delicious side dish that looks as good as they taste, and with only 5 ingredients they couldn't be easier. Serve this fresh green beans recipe with your favorite dinners and watch them disappear. Everyone will love these flavorful sautéed green beans!
Servings: 6
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot or dutch oven about halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the green beans to the pot and let them cook for about 3 - 4 minutes, or until they have turned bright green.
- Drain green beans in a colander and set aside.
- Return pot to the stove, and decrease heat to medium-high.
- Heat the olive oil in the pan. Then, add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return the green beans to the pan and stir to coat evenly with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook, stirring as needed, until green beans are heated through, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 14mg