Quick and easy brown butter Garlic Green Beans are side dish perfection! A delicious combination of crisp green beans, savory garlic, nutty brown butter and crunchy almonds. The perfect side dish for family dinners or special occasions!
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Garlic Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these Brown Butter Garlic Green Beans! A heavenly combination of crisp green beans, savory garlic, nutty brown butter and crunchy almonds. This simple recipe is perfect for impressing guests or adding a touch of elegance to any meal.
This garlic green beans recipe is quick and simple to make. Fresh green beans get a quick roast in the oven until crisp-tender then are tossed in a rich brown butter and garlic mixture and topped with slivered almonds. It’s part Green Beans Almondine and part my Nana’s famous Green Bean Recipe. It’s honestly the perfect side dish for any meal but is ideal for holiday gatherings.
How To Brown Butter
These garlic green beans get incredible flavor from a simple process known as brown butter.
Browning butter is the process of cooking butter until it starts to separate. The milk solids (the specks in the melted butter) get a lovely golden brown color and the browned butter will smell deliciously nutty.
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It’s important to not step away from the butter because it can go from brown to burnt in a second. I’ve done it too many times to count. The delicious, nutty smell is gone and burnt, smelly butter remains. It’s unsalvageable so don’t walk away!
Once you see the butter start to slightly brown, remove from the heat immediately because it will continue to brown for a minute after it’s off the heat. This entire process should take about 5 minutes.
How To Make Garlic Green Beans
This simple side dish is packed with flavor and comes together in a snap – perfect for those busy weeknights or special holiday gatherings where you want to impress without the stress.
Storage Information
Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Gently reheat in the skillet. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Trish’s Tips and Tricks
- Watch the butter closely as it browns. It can turn from perfect brown butter to burnt in seconds.
- Prefer softer green beans? Add a few minutes to the initial roasting of the green beans. Crisper? Skip the roasting step.
Can I Use Frozen Green Beans?
Yes, although the texture may be slightly less crisp than fresh. I recommend roasting for an extra 5 to 10 minutes to help any excess moisture to evaporate.
When Is The Butter Brown Done?
The butter will turn a toasty brown color, and you’ll notice a nutty fragrance. Remove it from the heat as soon as you see these signs to prevent burning.
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Garlic Green Beans
Quick and easy brown butter Garlic Green Beans are side dish perfection! A delicious combination of crisp green beans, savory garlic, nutty brown butter and crunchy almonds. The perfect side dish for family dinners or special occasions!
Course Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword brown butter garlic green beans, buttery garlic green beans, garlic green beans, garlic green beans recipe Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings 6 Calories 105kcalIngredients
- 16 ounces fresh green beans trimmed and washed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt such as Lawry's
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread green beans out on a large baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. (This step is to soften the green beans a bit. If you prefer crisper green beans, you can omit this step and prepare this recipe entirely on the stovetop.)
16 ounces fresh green beans
Place butter in a large skillet and melt on medium to medium low heat. Stir with a spatula frequently, watching very closely. The butter will start to separate and the milk solids (the specks in the melted butter) will get a nice golden brown color and will smell deliciously nutty. Watch very closely because butter can go from brown to burnt in a second.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Once you see the butter start to slightly brown, remove from the heat immediately because it will continue to brown for a minute after it's off the heat. This entire process should take about 5 minutes.
Add the green beans to the skillet along with the garlic, onion powder, seasoned salt and Italian seasoning. Toss with tongs to evenly coat the beans.
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Place the skillet back on the burner (on medium heat) and heat for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing frequently with tongs, until desired crispness is achieved. Add in slivered almonds the last two minutes and toss to combine.
¼ cup slivered almonds
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
Notes
Storage Information Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Gently reheat in the skillet. I do not recommend freezing this recipe. Trish’s Tips and Tricks- Watch the butter closely as it browns. It can turn from perfect brown butter to burnt in seconds.
- Prefer softer green beans? Add a few minutes to the initial roasting of the green beans. Crisper? Skip the roasting step.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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