Garlicky Skillet Green Beans

Name: Garlicky Skillet Green Beans
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound, green beans, trimmed (see photo, “Step-by-Step: How to Trim Green Beans,” below); ¼ teaspoon, table salt; ⅛ teaspoon, pepper; ¼ cup, water; 1 tablespoon, unsalted butter; 3 , garlic cloves, peeled and minced

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For Kids & Families

Side Dishes

Vegetables

Kids will love green beans when they’re tossed with a pat of butter and a healthy dose of garlic!

SERVES4

TIME30 minutes

What Kids Are Saying“I usually hate green beans, but these were good.” —Quentin, recipe tester, age 10

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

These easy-to-make garlicky green beans are a delightful companion to a main dish such as chicken or salmon. We cook them just until they’re crisp-tender, and then finish them with butter and garlic until they’re a tiny bit browned. Since e...

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