These Garlicky Green Beans make for a delicious, easy side dish that will disappear fast! There’s sesame oil, lots of minced garlic, sesame seeds and chili. And this one is on the table in about 10 minutes!
Hey friends! Have a super quick recipe for you guys today – garlicky green beans, actually a garlicky haricot verts recipe (or French green beans), if we’re getting specific!
I’m such a HUGE fan of garlic. I probably use more than the average person I love it that much. Geez, I even take a big whiff of the cloves after I peel ’em. And the smell of garlic as it cooks? Oh yeeeeeah! That stuff is downright heavenly.
Basically, I’m one of those people, lol. Great to be friends with me, right?? Ha!
If you are team garlic, you’re going to love this recipe! Pssst—->it goes great with my honey Dijon salmon recipe too!
What makes this simple side dish so great?
- Made with only 8 ingredients (including salt & pepper)
- This one is gluten free
- It comes together in about 10 minutes
- It’s delicious!
What are Haricot Verts?
Haricot verts (or French green beans) are a thinner, shorter variety of traditional string green beans. They are typically more tender and take a tad less time to cook than their larger counterparts.
Should I Trim Green Beans?
As mentioned, the green beans I used were haricot verts. Because they were super fresh, non-fibrous or stringy I didn’t trim or cut off any ends.
However, if yours isn’t as fresh or you are using a string green bean, you should trim. Simply cut a little off the non-tapered end of the green beans and proceed with recipe. Basically, you know how you snap or cut off the fibrous ends of asparagus? Well, same goes here for the green beans….you cut off the not-so-great ends. Here is a great guide for how to trim green beans from Real Simple.
How to Make These Garlicky Green Beans
- Cook minced garlic in butter (or vegan butter) and sesame oil.
- Add green beans, salt and pepper. Stir that stuff up and cook for a little.
- Next goes some water, cover and cook.
- Remove green beans from pan (make sure you get all that minced garlic from the pan….that’s flavour!)
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chili.
- Enjoy!
Can I Use Frozen Green Beans Instead of Fresh Green Beans?
Absolutely! I usually opt for fresh when getting produce, but as far as frozen veggies goes, I tend to find frozen green beans are at the tippity top of ‘as close to fresh’ as you can find. You will have to cook a little longer (because they are frozen), but it will still work.
Can I Use String Green Beans Instead of Haricot Verts?
Yes, most definitely. Just trim and cook a little longer (because they are thicker than their haricot verts counterpart).
Tips for Making Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic
- This recipe is portioned for 2 people, but you could totally double for the fam jam.
- I used 3 large garlic cloves. If you aren’t as much of a garlic fan (or maybe even more of a fan) adjust to your taste.
- Don’t overcook those green beans! You want a little bite, not floppy and soggy. Ain’t nobody got time for that!
- If you are using a string green (which are larger than haricot verts), they will require a little longer cook time. Just cook to your taste.
- Chili was used as a garnish, but you could omit if you aren’t a spice fan.
- Speaking of chili, don’t have fresh on hand? Use a pinch or two of dried chili flakes.
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Hope you love these garlicky green beans as much as we do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,
~Dawn
P.S. If you think this French green beans recipe will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
Garlicky Green Beans with Chili {haricot vert recipe}
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb green beans -I used 'haricot verts' or French green beans.
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter -or margarine or vegan butter
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic -minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 pencil chili pepper -thinly sliced (or a sprinkle of chili flakes)
Instructions
- In a pan on medium add butter an sesame oil.
- When butter is melted add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring.
- Stir in green beans (see 'Recipe Notes' below re trimming) and salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
- Pour in water, cover and cook 1.5 -2 minutes or until green beans are tender crisp. Don't overcook.
- Remove green beans from pan and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced chili. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is portioned for 2 people, but you could totally double for the fam jam.
- I used 3 large garlic cloves. If you aren't as much of a garlic fan (or maybe even more of a fan) adjust to your taste.
- Don't overcook those green beans! You want a little bite, not floppy and soggy.
- If you are using a regular green bean (which are larger than haricot verts), they will require a little longer cook time. Just cook to your taste.
- Chili was used as a garnish, but you could omit if you aren't a spice fan.
- Speaking of chili, don't have fresh on hand? Use a pinch or two of dried chili flakes.
Green beans are such a great side dish! I’m a garlic lover too, so I would most definitely go with the three cloves of garlic. And spicy? Bring on those chilis! Great recipe Dawn!
Woo hoo! Thanks Leanne 🙂
You had me at garlicky and at 10 minutes. Love how simple yet satisfying this dish is! Great recipe!
Haha…right 😉 ?? Thanks Kevin!
These garlicky green beans look fabulous, Dawn! I could honestly eat that whole pan of them by myself, lol!
I think I could too! Thanks Marissa 🙂
Such a great way to enjoy green beans! I’m definitely all about the garlic. With anything and everything 🙂
Same here! Thanks Jennifer 🙂
These are amazing! So funny….we were with my parents over the weekend and my mom made an Italian version of this recipe…added a little tomato sauce! 😉 One of my faves! Yours sounds great!! Have a nice week, my friend! 🙂
That is too funny! Goes to show how good they are 😉 Thanks Annie! You too!
I love this quick and easy recipe, Dawn! Ive made haricot verts with garlic several times, but I think the chile addition is brilliant! Pinning and making this week! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Laura! Hope you love them 🙂
I’m the exact same way when it comes to garlic! I usually add double the amount a recipe says! LOL! Although I’ve still yet to find out a trick to get that garlic smell off of my fingers. I’m just used to it at this point haha! I love these green beans – such a wonderful Spring and Summer side dish! Crunchy, juicy, delicious! Happy Monday!
Haha…I do love the smell of garlic on my hands! Thank you Haylie! Hope you’re having a lovely week 🙂
Dawn, french green beans are one of my favorite side dish. I’m with you on the garlic – gimme lots! I’ll have to add the sesame next time. It sounds wonderful!
Mine too! Thank you Kelly!
Green beans are such a quick and easy side dish! In fact, we whip them up with a bit of soy sauce and garlic quite often. I’ll have to try adding some red pepper flakes in next time, though! I’m all about having quick and easy side dishes on hand. I bet these would go well with any sort of grilled recipe…say maybe a burger?? 🙂
Totally! Hope you love them! And these would definitely go really well with a burger 😉
Mmmmmm….love all that garlic and sesame! This is my kind of vegetable dish. I love fresh, and still snappy green beans. Those chilies would add just the right amount of spice!
Me too! Thank you Kathy 🙂
Mmmmm – the smell of garlic cooking is one hard to beat! I’m a huge fan of garlic too – especially when it’s cooked and/or roasted! I could lick the pan after polishing off these beans! Dawn, what a flavorful tasty side this is!
Right??! Thanks Shashi 🙂
I could be the captain of Team Garlic! 😜This is a beautiful, bright side dish that I would welcome on my plate any time! Just lovely! Hope you had a lovely weekend, Dawn.
Hahaha…me too 😉 Thanks Valentina! Have a great week!
These would have been perfect today to round off my Mother’s Day dinner!! I will definitely be trying, Dawn. We love green beans, especially in the summer when they’re in season and SO tasty! That little bit of spice is perfect!!
Hope you had a great weekend!! XO
So happy to hear that! Love ’em too! Thanks Katherine! Hope you’re having a lovely week 🙂 XO
Oh my gosh, I love that you use sesame oil here! Sesame, garlic, chilis and green beans? Talk about my favorite things! And I love how easy these are. I’m definitely going to be making these all summer! Have a great week, Dawn!
Love that stuff soooo much! Yay! Hope you love ’em! Thanks Kelsie 🙂
Can’t beat easy, flavorful sides like this one Dawn! Perfect for busy weekenights! Pinned!
I agree! Thank you Mary Ann 🙂