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Sauteed Frozen French Green Beans

The secret to perfectly cooked frozen green beans with garlic and parmesan cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen green beans
Servings: 6
Calories: 79kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Saute Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Frozen Green Beans
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic OR 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 small Shallot OR 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Lemon Juice from half of a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Start by preheating a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add the green beans and spread them out in a single layer.
  • After the water has cooked off, (4 or 5 minutes) push the green beans to one side of the pan and add your butter.
  • Next, add the minced shallot and to the butter and stir it in the butter so it's well coated. After the shallots become tanslucen, lower the temperature to medium heat and add the garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper along with any other seasonings you choose.
  • Continue to cook the green beans for 5 minutes or until they have developed a tender-crisp texture.
  • Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg