Sautéed Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Breadcrumbs

overhead shot of sautéed greens with two spoons on marble surface with bowl of bread crumbs beside.

Sautéed Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Breadcrumbs

The perfect quick side dish for all occasions! These Sautéed Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Breadcrumbs are full of flavor, fresh, and quick to make.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

1 pound french-style green beans fresh
2 Tablespoons salted butter
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 Tablespoons toasted bread crumbs

Instructions

In an 8 quart stockpot, steam green beans in salted water for 2 minutes.
Drain.
Add butter to pot.
Melt until just starting to brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Add garlic and green beans.
Sauté 1-2 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice.
Cover.
Cook for 1 minute.
Transfer to serving dish.
Top with bread crumbs.

Notes

Substitutions:

To made this recipe gluten-free, omit the breadcrumbs or use your favorite gluten-free bread and toast the crumbs for the topping!
Vegan butter can be used in place of the butter.

Expert Tips:

1 Tablespoon minced garlic is equal to about 4 medium-large cloves.
Make sure you have French green beans for this recipe! If another type of green bean is used, cooking times may need to be adjusted.
You can steam the beans a day ahead and finish them just before serving.

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