Easy Garden Green Beans

This is a flavorful, simple way to dress up plain steamed green beans for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you are getting the rest of the meal together.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set a steamer basket insert into a large saucepan and fill with water to a level just below the steamer. Bring to a boil. Add green beans, and steam to your desired degree of tenderness, or about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Once the beans have cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove garlic slices and garnish with parsley before serving.