Garlic Butter Green Beans

🌿🧄 Garlic Butter Green Beans 🧈🥗 Garlic Butter Green Beans are a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. This recipe showcases tender green beans tossed in a garlic-infused buttery sauce, creating a delicious addition to any meal. Here’s how to make it: Ingredients 🛒 1 lb (about 450g) fresh green beans, ends trimmed 🌱 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄 Salt 🧂 and freshly ground black pepper 🌑, to taste Optional: Red pepper flakes, for a hint of spice 🌶️ Fresh lemon wedges, for serving 🍋 Instructions 📜 Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and crisp-tender. Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside. Prepare the garlic butter: In a large skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add green beans: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss well to coat the green beans evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Sauté: Cook the green beans in the skillet for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and tender but still crisp. Serve: Remove from heat and transfer the Garlic Butter Green Beans to a serving dish. Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the green beans.