Best Sautéed Green Beans

Lightly steamed and sautéed with olive oil, freshly chopped garlic, sliced almonds, and a dash of garlic salt, these kid-friendly green beans are so delicious with the perfect crunch, guaranteed to fly off the plate. They're a favourite side dish in our house!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green beans, side dish, vegetable

Servings:

Calories: 107kcal

Equipment

wok
tongs

Ingredients

2 tablespoons water for steam
1 pound green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup sliced almonds (we like a lot)
garlic salt add to taste

Instructions

Trim and wash the beans, chop garlic, and measure the other ingredients.
In a wok, or large skillet add the water and green beans. Place a lid on top. steam for 5 minutes on med high heat.
Remove the lid, and drain any extra water. You will want the beans to be firm, and not soft. They will continue to cook with the next steps.
Set pan back on the heat and add the olive oil, garlic, sliced almonds, and salt. Using tongs toss the beans so they're well coated with olive oil and seasoning.
Cook until the garlic and almonds start to brown and turn crisp. This will take about 5-7 minutes - check for your desired texture.
Remove from heat and enjoy!

Notes

Top tips:

Use a wok - best for crispiness and crunch. Just toss the steamed green beans in for perfect even cooking.

Add only the recommended amount of water stated in the recipe (2 tablespoons) - you don't want them to over steam. Remember, the steaming isn't about fully cooking them, the green beans will finish cooking in the wok.

Only steam the beans until they are bright green, and still firm and crisp. They will continue to cook in the wok once you've added olive oil, and other ingredients.

Make sure to get a light toast on the garlic, and sliced almonds. They taste the best with a crunch. Mmmmm!

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