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    The BEST Quick & Easy Skillet Green Beans

    Aug 29, 2022 · 8 Comments

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    One of the fastest, and in my opinion...best, fresh vegetable side dishes you can make for dinner are my Quick & Easy Skillet Green Beans. These are SO stinking good that there are almost never enough, which is a good problem to have when it comes to veggies when you have kids!

    Skillet Green Beans in a bowl

    I love my parents to pieces HOWEVER, when it came to vegetables growing up, I hated most of them, unless they were raw. Those I liked. 

    Maybe it was because most often they were boiled and water-logged. 

    Once I began cooking for myself, I experimented with all sorts of ways to cook - everything. Oven, grill, stovetop or a new cooking appliance, I tinkered (and still do). I now know how I enjoy vegetables best.

    My favorite ways to make green beans are this easy skillet green beans recipe, the Asian Style Green Beans (that taste just like the Spicy Green Beans at PF Chang's) and these Cajun Green Beans.

    I also like grilling them in a pan I use specifically for grilling vegetables. A little char on them is deee-licious!

    Ingredients

    • Fresh green beans
    • Water
    • Butter
    • Garlic
    • Seasoning blend (garlic and onion powder, black pepper, salt)
    • Optional red pepper flakes
    Ingredients to make skillet green beans

    Tips

    • This dish comes together quickly.
    • Once you have prepared your green beans, heat a large pan over med-high heat.
    • Once the pan is hot, add in the butter and  grapeseed or olive oil, as soon as the butter melts add in the beans, sprinkling them with a couple of pinches of your seasoning mix (see recipe below). 
    • Sauté, moving them around with tongs or a spatula often. You will want them to brown/char just a bit. 
    • Once the butter/oil mixture begins to dry up (after about 4-5 minutes) add in garlic, sauté for 15-30 seconds, add in 2 TBS water. Stir, cover and remove from heat. Allow the beans to sit for 2 minutes.
    • Spritz the beans with a little fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with additional seasoning mix, taste and adjust and serve.

    Are green beans good for you?

    • 1 cup (about 4 ounces) of fresh green beans are just 31 calories
    • They contain 7 grams of healthy carbs (complex carbs)
    • They contain 2.7 grams of fiber and 1.8 grams of proteins
    • Just .02 grams of fat and 3.3 grams of sugars
    • Fresh green beans contain 16% of the RDA of vitamin C and 5% of vitamin A
    Skillet Green Beans Recipe

    Instructions and variations

    • Line up groupings of green beans and quickly slice off the stem ends (the top part that was attached to the plant). That part is not and enjoyable eating experience, I also like to slice off the tails as well. A quick, chop-cop and toss them into a bowl.
    • Choose to leave your beans whole or slice into smaller segments - its up to your preference.
    • This recipe can easily be altered. if you enjoy spicy, add in some red pepper flakes or add Cayenne (red) pepper to the seasoning mix. You can choose o use all butter and leave out the oil.
    • You can also add in some chopped ginger to the pan for a healthy, spicy kick. 
    • You can choose to use garlic paste for this recipe (it won't burn like fresh garlic can and has great flavor). If you do use it, you can add it to the pan just after you add the green beans, tossing it well.
    • You could also add in some chopped shallots or onions.
    • Some prefer crisp-tender green beans (like my family and I do). If you prefer them cooked through, add an extra TBS of water and allow them to cook, covered for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally.
    • Always taste and adjust to your preference as you cook
    • I LOVE the skillet I use for these, roomy & perfect!

    I hope you enjoy these simple skillet green beans and that they grace your table for many dinners to come!

    If you enjoy cooking with fresh green beans as much as I do, check out two of my favorite green bean recipes:

    Asian-Style Green Beans (They taste just like PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans)

    Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans

    Cajun Green Beans, simply prepared, these are full of flavor and are super easy to make.

    Cajun Green Beans - Healthy, delicious and just 2 ingredients to make!

    You may also enjoy my Grilled Eggplant Stacks or my Cheesy Potato Cakes.

    An affiliate link is included in this post. If you shop the link or my Amazon Store, I may receive a small percentage of the sale. I only recommend things I truly use and like.

    Nutritional information calculated by a WordPress plug-in.

    Recipe originally published October 2020, updated August, 2022.

    Skillet Green Beans in a bowl
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    5 from 7 votes

    Quick & Easy Skillet Green Beans

    When you know how to cook fresh green beans they are delicious! This recipe for Skillet Green Beans is quick, delicious! A perfect side dish for both Thanksgiving or a simple dinner.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Course: Side Dish, vegetables
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Best green bean recipe, skillet green beans, Skillet string beans
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 94kcal
    Author: Colleen Kennedy

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 TBS butter
    • 1 TBS grapeseed or olive oil
    • Spritz of fresh lemon
    • Optional: Red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • In a small ramekin or bowl, mix together seasoning ingredients and set aside.
    • Grab a large skillet, non stick if you have one, and heat over med-high heat. Add in butter and oil. Once butter melts, add in green beans. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of the seasoning mix and sauté for 5 minutes or so, moving beans around occasionally. Allow them to brown or char in spots.
    • Toss in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or so, moving it around almost constantly, not allowing it to burn.
    • Add in the water, sauté for another 30 seconds or so. Cover, remove from heat and allow it to sit for a 2-3 minutes.
    • Season with additional seasoning mix, spritz with fresh lemon, toss and serve.

    Notes

    If you enjoy spicy, add in a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
    You can also decide to add in some chopped shallot or onion as well. Minced ginger would give a zesty bite and its good for you too.
    And of course you can always add some grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.
    Decide if you want your green beans crisp-tender or cooked through.
    Make a larger batch of the seasoning mix and season all the things! It's a great way to cut down on salt too since it delivers great flavor!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4servings | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 871IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Laura says

      November 01, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Fresh green beans are the way to go. I’m definitely making this recipe.

      Reply
    2. Vanessa says

      November 01, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Always wonderful to have a great green beans recipe like this on hand! This is going to become a go-to in my kitchen!

      Reply
    3. Sue Ringsdorf says

      November 03, 2020 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so delicious! Green beans are definitely happening on Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    4. Wanda says

      November 03, 2020 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      My mom used to grow green beans so they've always been a favourite for me. I love all the spices you've used in this dish and I'm definitely going to try it!

      Reply
    5. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      November 03, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go to dinner vegetable. Delicious!

      Reply
    6. Anne Lawton says

      November 06, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect side dish for any time of the year and so easy to make too!

      Reply
    7. Kathy Blair says

      November 13, 2022 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      Wonderfully quick, easy & delicious…..had to guess on the amount of water though, it was not stated in the ingredients listed.

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        November 14, 2022 at 8:39 pm

        Glad you enjoyed. Yes, water really depends on size of the pan used. Just a bit to steam.

        Reply

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