Description
A delightful blend of tender green beans wrapped in melted cheese with a delightful garlic kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a little kick
Instructions
- Rinse green beans under cold water and trim off the ends.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Toss in green beans, cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender and vibrant green.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted. Stir and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to swap cheese types! True garlic lovers can add more garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg