Fresh Green Beans on Stove
How long to cook fresh green beans on stove in a skillet or pot. Why you should saute green beans with butter instead of boiling.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs green beans fresh, ends removed
- 1/4 c butter salted
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning optional
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Rinse beans and cut the ends off, discard. Lay on paper towels to absorb the water on the outside. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter with garlic.
- Add beans and spread out so they are overlapping the least amount possible. Sprinkle seasonings on the top.
- Cover with a lid and let cook for 3 minutes. Lift lid and move around to rotate them around.
- Cover for 1 more minute and then test to see if they are tender enough for you. If not, cover and add 1 more minute or so or until tender to your liking.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg