Garlic Lemon Butter Green Beans
These buttery green beans with garlic and lemon are a quick, flavorful side dish ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep5 min
- Cook8 min
- Total13 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
When you need a veggie side that’s fast, fresh, and full of flavor, these garlic lemon butter green beans are the answer. They come together in one pan with just a handful of ingredients, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
The beans are first steamed in a little salted water, then sautéed in butter and olive oil with garlic until tender and glossy. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up. Serve them alongside chicken, fish, steak, or any protein you like.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat to warm up.
- Add the green beans, water, and a generous pinch of salt (about 3/4 teaspoon) to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
- Drain the green beans and set them aside in a bowl.
- Return the pan to medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add the green beans back in. Sauté, stirring and tossing, for about 1 minute until coated.
- Add the minced garlic, another pinch of salt, and cracked pepper. Continue sautéing for about 30 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant.
- Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Squeeze 1–2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice over the beans, toss everything together, and serve right away.
💡 Tips
- Don't overcook the beans; they should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the garlic.
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture and flavor.
Inspired by a recipe from Cafe Delites