Whoever tries this quick and easy green beans recipe just appreciates the level to which a simple vegetable such as green beans can be so delicious and filling.
Even children who did not used to eat green beans in their homes like it because of the taste as well as the texture, I normally just blanch my green beans super quickly which leaves a crunch and a bite to them which is why I like them the most.
Blanching the green beans also preserves their vibrant, bright green colour and preseves their crunchiness, which, I think is more appetizing than the dull green and mushy texture.
I like to blanch quite a big batch and keep it in the fridge once it's cooled down. Whenever I want a quick side I just follow the rest of the recipe by sautéeing the portion myself or my family is having.
I would like to prefice that I like to sauté the green beans in high heat after having drained them.
Simple and Quick Green Beans
Ingredients
- 200 g Green beans
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Stack the green beans horizotally and cut the knobby ends off.
- Set a bowl of ice water prior to blanching.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt and cook the green beans for 5 minutes.
- Drain the green beans and plunge them directly into the ice cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green colour and drain.
- Heat a skillet, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and add the green beans, keep sautéeing until a caramelised layer is formed.
- Add the crushed garlic and turn off the fire, keep sautéeing and swiftly plate it so the garlic doesn't burn.
