Name: 10-Minute Garlicky Green Beans
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans; 1 cup vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons ghee; 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 5 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp lemon zest

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10-Minute Garlicky Green Beans

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Add green beans, spread evenly in the skillet and cover with a lid. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove lid and drain off the remaining vegetable stock. Add in ghee, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Use tongs to stir and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until green beans are just tender.

Zest a lemon onto the green beans and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prep Green Beans Properly 🔪
Trim both ends of the green beans and pat them completely dry before cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent excess moisture that slows cooking.
Mince Garlic at the Right Time ⏱️
Mince garlic just before cooking rather than in advance—fresh minced garlic releases its aromatic oils immediately and prevents oxidation that dulls flavor.
Use High Heat for Quick Cooking 🔥
Maintain medium-high to high heat throughout cooking to achieve slight caramelization on the green beans while keeping them tender-crisp, not steamed.
Toast Garlic in Ghee First 🧈
Let garlic bloom in hot ghee for 30 seconds before adding green beans to infuse the cooking fat with deep garlic flavor that coats every piece.
Finish with Fresh Lemon Zest 🍋
Add lemon zest in the final 10 seconds of cooking to brighten the dish while preserving its citrus oils and aromatic quality that fresh zest provides.