Garlic and Thyme Green Beans

Total Time
25 mins

Sometimes the simplest of recipes are the most delicious. Plenty of garlic, some thyme, and really fresh green beans add up to more than the sum of their parts.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “All the Thanksgiving Recipes You Need, from Turkey to Pie (and Beyond).”

Photo: Annabelle Breakey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften and brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, stirring well.

Step 2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories85

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g5%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 155mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g11%
Protein 3.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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