Buttery Garlic Green Beans

This green bean recipe uses fresh green beans and garlic, making it an easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅛ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or more to taste
• salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans just start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and return to the skillet. Add butter and stir until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add garlic; cook until tender and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Season with lemon-pepper seasoning and salt before serving.