Published 12/4/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 Growing up, some variation of green beans was often on our dinner table. Whether we ate them steamed, roasted, or sautéed, my mom always served them with butter, salt, and pepper to keep it simple. We’re kicking versatile green beans up a notch with today’s recipe for sautéed green beans with lemon for brightness and garlic for flavor. These vibrant green beans come together quickly and easily in one pan on the stovetop. After lots of recipe testing, 7-10 minutes is the perfect cook time – any longer and the beans will be mushy! You’ll know they’re done when they are just starting to turn bright green and still have a bite or crunch to them.
What You Need for Sautéed Green Beans
Just 7 simple ingredients needed for this veggie side:
Green beans Garlic Olive oil Salt + pepper Butter Lemon juice
Sautéed Green Beans Variations
While you can’t go wrong with classic lemon + garlic flavor, green beans are totally versatile. Jazz up sautéed green beans with any of these ingredient combinations:
Soy sauce and sesame seeds Everything bagel seasoning Orange juice and fresh ginger Italian seasoning Hot honey
Storage
Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cast Iron Pan
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To reheat: Warm green beans in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop. We don’t recommend freezing sautéed green beans as the texture can become grainy when frozen, thawed, and reheated.
Serving Suggestions
These bright and colorful sautéed green beans add a pop of freshness to any meal. They’re a delicious addition to holiday menus and are simple enough to whip up on busy weeknights. Pair them with our one-pot hamburger helper, baked lemon chicken, pizza quinoa casserole, or any hearty dinner recipe!
