Perfect Pan-Fried Green Beans Recipe

Name: Perfect Pan-Fried Green Beans Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste; salt and pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Master the art of cooking fresh green beans with this simple and delicious recipe. These pan-fried green beans, reminiscent of a beloved family favorite, achieve a delightful tender-crisp texture, avoiding the mushiness of canned beans. The light charring during cooking imparts a delicious, subtly grilled flavor that elevates this humble vegetable to a culinary delight.

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield5

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
0.25 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients for cooking.
In a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat, combine green beans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the beans begin to release their moisture. Remove the lid and stir occasionally, cooking until the green beans are tender and slightly browned.
Once the beans and spices start to develop a light char on the bottom of the pan, stir in olive oil and remove from heat. Cover the pot and let the beans rest for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the delicious charred spices into the green beans. The beans should now have a rich, caramel color, indicating they are perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 114 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 8 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g