Skillet Garlic Butter Green Beans

green beans, tomatoes, and garlic cloves in a black skillet with a wooden spoon inside

4.95 from 17 votes

Skillet Garlic Butter Green Beans are buttery, crispy but tender, and add a gorgeous pop of fresh green to your plate. They're the perfect simple side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to cook fresh green beans, how to cook green beans, sauteed garlic green beans, sauteed green beans, sauteed green beans recipe

Servings:

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ pounds green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup water

Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes, or until beans start to char.
Stir in the garlic and salt and cook for about 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add water; cover and cook covered for 2 minutes, or until the beans are crisp tender and water has evaporated.
Remove lid and add remaining tablespoon of butter; stir around until melted.
Add cracked pepper and stir around; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Remove from heat and serve.

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