Green Beans with Garlic
Frozen green beans sautéed with garlic and butter — a light side dish for fish or chicken.
- Time
- 12 min
- Serving
- 110 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.90
- Protein
- 4 g
Ingredients
- 1 Green beans (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.70 180 g
- 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 8 g
- 3 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 4 g
- 4 Salt 2 g
- 5 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 5 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Tips
- Why it works
- Blanch the frozen beans first to remove excess starch. Prevents mushiness when cooking later. If you skip it, they’ll turn slimy and clump together.
- Substitutions
- Use olive oil instead of butter for a neutral taste; reduce butter to 6g if you’re strict on fat. Skip lemon if you dislike acidity, but add a pinch of salt instead.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking turns beans rubbery. Check when they’re bright green and slightly crisp. If they smell burnt, you’ve gone too far.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days in the fridge; reheat in a pan for 1 minute. Freezing ruins texture. Don’t try it.
- Serve with
- Pair with grilled trout or roasted chicken thighs for a light, protein-rich meal. Serve alongside rice if you need more volume.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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