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Saltgrass Green Beans Recipe

Saltgrass Green Beans Recipe

Make Saltgrass Green Beans in just 18 minutes! This garlicky, peppery green bean recipe is crisp, bold, and the perfect easy steakhouse side.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt kosher or table salt
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Stove

Method
 

  1. Grab your skillet and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set the stove to medium-high heat. Let the oil get nice and hot—it should shimmer a bit but not smoke. This takes about a minute.
  2. Add the 1 pound of green beans to the hot skillet. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt over them. Let them cook for about 4 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs. You want some blistered, slightly charred spots for that restaurant-style flavor.
  3. Toss in the 2 chopped garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to coat the beans. Be careful not to burn the garlic—it can get bitter if it browns too much. Cook for another 4 minutes, stirring now and then.
  4. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water. This creates a little steam to soften the beans just enough. Keep cooking for about 5 more minutes until the water evaporates and the beans are tender but still crisp.
  5. Taste a bean to make sure it’s perfect—crisp, tender, and full of flavor. If it’s good, you’re done! If not, cook for another minute or two. Serve hot right from the skillet.