Italian Green Beans
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 125kcal
Italian Green Beans are sautéed in a hot pan with aromatics and Italian seasonings, then steamed in a bold, savory broth. Easy to make in one pan, this is a fuss-free, must-try side dish to pair with all your favorite main courses!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds green beans ends trimmed (about 4 cups)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced (about 2 Tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon chicken broth concentrate like better than bouillon, or chicken bouillon powder
- ⅓ cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the green beans and cook, tossing with tongs frequently, until the beans begin to soften and brown in spots, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Carefully add 1/3 cup water and the chicken broth concentrate into the pan and immediately cover. Cook, until the beans are bright green and crisp-tender and water has almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Storing
- Wait for the leftover Italian green beans to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. They’ll keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- To reheat, warm the beans in a skillet over medium heat, adding a small splash of water or broth for moisture. You can also microwave them, covered, until heated through.
- Steam the frozen beans in the water and broth concentrate until they’re just thawed.
- Sauté the beans and add the seasonings and aromatics as normal.
- Since they’ve already been steamed, you can skip the final steaming step.
- Season to taste once the beans are nicely browned in spots and heated through.
- Vegetarian substitutions - Swap the chicken broth concentrate for a vegetable broth concentrate or paste. Just be sure to taste and adjust the salt at the end.
- Add bacon - Sauté a few slices of chopped bacon, pancetta, or prosciutto until crispy. Set them aside, then sauté the green beans in the same skillet with the flavorful leftover bacon fat. Garnish the beans with the cooked bacon at the end.
- More flavorful extras - Finish the beans with a sprinkle of Parmesan ch
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg