Side dishe for 4
Sautéed Green Beans
Fresh green beans steam briefly in water, then finish in garlic butter until tender with a bright squeeze of lemon.
$3.40for 4 servings
$0.85 per serving$3.40 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.40 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- freshly ground salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- lemon wedge
Steps
- Place the green beans and water in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cover the skillet and steam the beans for 5 minutes, until nearly tender.
- Add the butter and garlic, then sauté uncovered for 4 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then squeeze the lemon wedge over the beans.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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