Vegan Simple Sautéed Green Beans
Fresh green beans get a serious upgrade here — blistered in hot olive oil until they're lightly charred and tender with just enough snap left to keep things interesting. Thinly sliced garlic goes into the pan at exactly the right moment, turning fragrant and golden without burning, and a squeeze of lemon at the end ties everything together with a bright, clean finish. Optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you're into a little heat, but the dish is completely satisfying either way. Everything on this ingredient list is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing — just straightforward, whole-food cooking that happens to check every box. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and serves four, making it an easy weeknight side that feels a lot more impressive than the effort involved. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still sizzling for the best texture and flavor.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the green beans in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes, until the undersides are lightly blistered and beginning to brown.
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