Sautéed Green Beans
Some side dishes take forever. This one takes ten minutes and still manages to steal the show. These sautéed green beans are crisp-tender, lightly seasoned, and endlessly adaptable — exactly what a weeknight vegetable should be.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp onion salt
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the stem ends off the green beans and pat them completely dry.2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.3. Add the green beans, onion salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to the pan.4. Cook and stir for 5–10 minutes until the beans reach your preferred tenderness.5. Serve immediately straight from the skillet.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced mushrooms, caramelized onions, a squeeze of fresh lemon, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Dry your beans well before cooking — wet beans steam instead of sear.
- Don't overcrowd the pan; work in batches if needed for the best texture.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a dry skillet for best results.