Pan Fried Green Beans

Learn how to cook fresh green beans with this easy recipe. These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans. The beans are lightly charred while cooking, providing a delicious grilled flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 114 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine green beans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat. Cook, covered, until beans begin to sweat. Remove the lid and stir occasionally until beans are tender.

Step 2

When beans and spices begin to char on the bottom of the pan, stir in olive oil and turn off heat. Cover and let stand a few minutes.

Step 3

Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate charred spices. Beans should have a dark, caramel color, but not black.