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    Garlicky Green Beans

    Published: May 12, 2019 Updated: May 13, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 30 Comments

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    White dish of garlicky green beans topped with sliced chili pepper and sesame seeds.

    These garlicky green beans are a delicious, easy side dish that will disappear fast! There’s sesame oil, lots of minced garlic, sesame seeds and chili pepper. And this one can be on table in about 10 minutes!

    White dish of garlicky green beans topped with sliced chili pepper and sesame seeds.

    Hi friends!

    I have a super quick recipe for you all 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. I even take a big whiff of the cloves after I peel them. And the smell of garlic as it cooks? Oh yeah! 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! By the way, it goes great with this honey Dijon salmon recipe!

    What We Love This Garlicky Green Beans Recipe

    • This recipe is made with only 8 ingredients (including salt & pepper).
    • It comes together in about 10 minutes.
    • Of course, 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.

    A white bowl of raw green beans.

    Should I Trim Them?

    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. 

    Ingredients for a garlicky green beans recipe.

    Can I Use Frozen Green Beans Instead?

    Absolutely! I usually opt for fresh when getting produce, but as far as frozen veggies goes, I tend to find frozen green beans are pretty close to fresh. 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).

    Green beans with garlic in a stainless steel skillet.

    Tips for Making This Recipe

    • This recipe is portioned for 2 people, but you could totally double.
    • 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 pepper was used, but you could omit if you aren’t a spice fan.
    • Don’t have fresh chili pepper on hand? Use a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes.
    Close-up of garlic green beans with sliced chili pepper and sesame seeds.

    More Yummy Vegetable Sides

    • Brown Butter Mashed Turnip With Roasted Garlic
    • Roasted Cauliflower
    • Skillet Potatoes

    If you make this French green beans recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    White dish of garlicky green beans topped with sliced chili pepper and sesame seeds.

    Garlicky Green Beans

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    These garlicky green beans are a delicious, easy side dish that will disappear fast! There's sesame oil, lots of minced garlic, sesame seeds and chili pepper. And this one can be on the table in about 10 minutes!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 11 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 103 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • ½ pound haricot verts (French green beans)
    • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • 1 chili pepper (use your favourite variety), thinly sliced (or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes)

    Instructions

    • Heat butter and sesame oil in a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat.
    • When butter is melted, add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring.
    • Stir in green beans (see "Notes" below re trimming), salt and pepper and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
    • Pour in water, cover and cook 1.5 to 2 minutes or until green beans are tender crisp. Don't overcook.
    • Transfer green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced chili pepper. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • 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 standard string green bean, you should trim. Simply cut a little off the non-tapered end of the green beans and proceed with recipe.
    • This recipe is portioned for 2 people, but you could totally double.
    • 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 pepper was used, but you could omit if you aren’t a spice fan.

    Nutrition (estimate only)

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlicky Green Beans
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    103
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    8
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    302
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    330
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    12
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1085
    IU
    22
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    47.6
    mg
    58
    %
    Calcium
     
    60
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    1.5
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Based on 1 serving.
    Nutrition information provided is an estimate only.

    Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword French green beans recipe, haricots vert recipe, sauteed green beans with garlic

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