By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 8
50 cal · 18 min
Sautéed Green Beans
Recipe GLPRc4f28022071828
Fresh green beans trimmed and blanched until crisp-tender, then quickly sautéed in olive oil over high heat. A simple, elegant French-inspired side dish that brings out the natural flavor and bright color of tender green beans. Ready in under 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
1½ lb Green beans, stem ends trimmed
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Directions
Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes, just until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender. Drain the beans well in a colander.
Transfer the drained beans immediately to a bowl filled with ice water and cold water to stop the cooking process. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry if needed.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until it shimmers but is not smoking. Add the blanched green beans and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and just tender.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at every Charlotte chain, and four components means no budget surprises—fresh green beans run $1.50 to $2.50 per pound depending on season, olive oil is standard pantry, and you're looking at roughly fifty cents to a dollar per serving. The stated time is honest for a side dish: trimming takes five minutes, sautéing another eight to ten depending on batch size and desired tenderness. This reheats well in a skillet or microwave, making it genuinely useful for meal prep, though it's straightforward enough that it demands no special technique and will feel forgettable if green beans aren't already a household favorite.
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