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Crowd-Pleaser Green Bean Recipe Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced (feel free to add more)
Optional garnish: crumbled cooked bacon (not really optional, unless you're vegetarian)
Directions:
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmery.

Add the green beans and lightly season with salt and pepper. Sauté the green beans for about 4 minutes, until you start to see some browning.

Add water to skillet and cover with a lid. Let steam for about 2 minutes until the green beans are bright green.

Remove the lid and once water has fully evaporated, add in the butter, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt (note: use a little less salt, if using salted butter).

Stir the green beans around for about 1 minute, until garlic starts to become fragrant.
Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Because this recipe is so basic, there are lots of ways to mix it up. Here are some ideas:

Bacon: Top the beans with some cooked and crumbled bacon.

Lemon: Add some fresh lemon juice or a touch of lemon zest over the green beans.

Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over beans.

Almonds: Sprinkle some toasted almonds over the top. This adds some amazing texture and flavor.

Add a touch of soy sauce: This adds depth to the flavor.

Maple syrup: Add just a touch at the end of cooking for a delicious combo of sweet & savory. This is especially good if you are adding bacon!

 

 

 

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