Easy Pan Seared Green Beans

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for Easy Pan Seared Green Beans! Featuring just a handful of simple ingredients—fresh green beans, olive oil, butter, and fragrant minced garlic—this dish delivers a perfect balance of crisp-tender texture and rich, garlicky flavor in under 15 minutes. A light drizzle of optional lemon juice adds a bright citrusy finish that makes these sautéed green beans a versatile side dish for everything from roasted chicken to grilled salmon. With its minimal prep time and irresistible taste, this one-pan recipe is perfect for busy cooks who value both convenience and deliciousness.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the green beans to the skillet in an even layer.

Step 3

Cook the green beans for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are starting to blister and soften slightly.

Step 4

Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir to coat the green beans evenly and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and the beans are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Optionally, drizzle with a teaspoon of lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish before serving.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Pan Seared Green Beans as a flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	499.2 grams (499.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	384

Total Fat 26.90g	34%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 1211mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 36.00g	13%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 15.20g
Protein 9.00g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1009mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 34.1%