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Overhead view of sautéed green beans in a skillet with a napkin and tongs on the side.

Sautéed Green Beans

Author: Marsha McDougal
Delicious sautéed green beans made with garlic, onions, and peppers for restaurant quality flavor. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans, washed & trimmed
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ½ small yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing and trimming the ends of the green beans. Slice the bell pepper and onion into thin strips and mince the garlic cloves.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté an additional 30 seconds. 
  • Now add the green beans and sauté for 2 minutes. The green beans will start to brighten in color.
  • Next pour in the chicken broth and season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together and lower the heat to medium-low heat. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes add the soy sauce, stir, and finish cooking for 5-7 more minutes uncovered. Once the green beans are tender to your liking and most of the chicken broth has been absorbed, turn off the heat, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. But be careful as the chicken broth and soy sauce already have plenty of sodium.
  • Serving size: Feel free to use more green beans if you want. This recipe works well with 1 ½ pounds of fresh green beans too. If you want to serve this for a large family gathering or holiday occasion you can easily double the recipe.
  • Storing leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 7gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 629mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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