{"id":"4e65d0fd-3d71-4871-bf35-bb86715a2cd8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4e65d0fd-3d71-4871-bf35-bb86715a2cd8","source_url":"https://foolproofliving.com/garlic-butter-green-beans/","title":"Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe","description":"Made in about 15 minutes, this Garlic Butter Green Beans is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or on any night of the week.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://foolproofliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/garlic-butter-beans-recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound fresh green beans (aka string beans, ends trimmed)","item":"fresh green beans","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"aka string beans, ends trimmed"},{"text":"2 tablespoons unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"½ teaspoon kosher salt (+ more for seasoning the boiling water)","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"+ more for seasoning the boiling water"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon lemon zest - Optional","item":"lemon zest - Optional","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place 6 cups of water and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cover and bring it to a boil."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and water. Line a sheet pan with a few sheets of paper towel. Set them aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Carefully add the green beans into the boiling water. Cook until crisp and tender, 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Using a slotted spoon or a spider strainer, transfer the green beans into the ice water. Let them cool to room temperature completely for about 5 minutes. Drain and then transfer on to the sheet pan lined with paper towels. Dry as much as you can."},{"number":5,"text":"Melt the butter in a large skillet (10 or 12 inch) over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds."},{"number":6,"text":"Add in the green beans and gently stir to make sure they are coated with the butter and garlic mixture. Sautee, turning often, for 2-3 minutes or until green beans are softened but still tender."},{"number":7,"text":"If preferred, toss in the lemon zest at the last minute. Transfer the beans on a plate and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:03.342066+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:03.342066+00:00"}