Garlic Green Beans (GAPS, Paleo, Gluten Free)

I use a large cast iron skillet to make the Garlic Green Beans and cook them as if I were stir-frying with plenty of butter – use ghee for a paleo recipe. Not too long – they’re best when still slightly crisp!

I love green beans fresh from the garden!

In fact, I like to eat them raw, right after picking and so do my children!

We like them small, tender and crunchy! I know it’s not the most appropriate way to eat green beans. They should be prepared with butter and oil and all that good stuff!

But I have to admit, I love the taste of vegetables straight from the source.

Normally, I freeze any extra green beans to have later in the year. But this year it looks like we will use them all in our cooking.

Because, I cook so many at a time, I use my 17-Inch Cast Iron Skillet to make the Garlic Green Beans. I cook them as if I were stir-frying using lots of butter.

A Quick Tip For Making Garlic Green Beans

• For the Paleo version – use ghee instead of butter.
• In the following recipe be sure not to cook the green beans too long – they are best when still slightly crisp!
• Use plenty of butter (or ghee) – not only does it make them taste even better, but it also prevents sticking.
• Feel free to use more garlic if you dare!

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Garlic Green Beans

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

The perfect side dish, it has just enough flavor to let your main dish shine.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: galic green beans, garlic, vegetables

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 141 kcal

Author: Cultured Palate

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
• 4 Tbsp butter or ghee
• 4 -6 large cloves garlic minced

Instructions

1. Heat butter or ghee in a frying pan.

2. Add the minced garlic and saute.
3. Green beans go in next. Stir-fry until just tender.
4. Stir in additional butter/oil if needed.
5. Salt to taste Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Be sure not to cook the green beans too long - they are best when still slightly crisp!
• Feel free to add more garlic if you dare!
• Adding more butter adds more taste and prevents sticking.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Green Beans

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 8mg 0%

Potassium 287mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 18.8%

Vitamin C 20.1%

Calcium 5%

Iron 8.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Dina-Marie, RN and founder of Cultured Palate has learned the importance of diet for health - the hard way! As the mom of 10, and leaving the corporate world to start a vineyard, she knows the value of simple living and you can too! Dina-Marie and Cultured Palate's medical advisors, Dr. Dalton and Dr. O'Connor, want you to have accurate information at your fingertips.