Giada's Sauteed Green Beans

Bring vibrant flavor to your table with Giada's Sautéed Green Beans, a quick and irresistible side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes. Tender-crisp green beans are elevated with the rich, aromatic flavors of sautéed garlic and a delicate balance of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This simple yet sophisticated recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment to any main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, these fresh and garlicky sautéed green beans are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound Fresh green beans
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
0.5 teaspoons Salt
0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic and oil mixture.

Step 5

Season the green beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 6

Cook the green beans for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender yet crisp.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed green beans to a serving dish.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(491.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	403.3

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.0mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 988.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 32.0%