Sautéed Green Beans

Sautéed Green Beans

These sautéed green beans are a quick, flavorful side dish that pairs well with just about any meal. Crisp-tender beans are tossed in buttery goodness and seasoned with smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, and fresh garlic for a savory kick. Finished with bright lemon, shaved Parmesan, and optional crushed almonds, this dish delivers freshness, crunch, and rich flavor—all in under 15 minutes.

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Sautéed Green Beans

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Servings

Family of 6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, washed, and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Smoked paprika
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 small lemon
  • Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Crushed roasted almonds (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash, trim, and pat dry the fresh green beans
  2. set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the green beans and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook on low for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  5. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, and optional crushed almonds.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

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