Side dishe for 4
Buttery Sautéed Green Beans
Green beans cook in water before a quick sauté with garlic, butter, olive oil, pepper, and lemon juice.
Typical price
$3.32for 4 servings
$0.83 per serving$3.32 for 4
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- 13 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide 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 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.32 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 lb green beans
- 1 pinch coarse salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Trim the green beans and mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Add the water, green beans, and salt, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for 2 minutes until the water evaporates.
- Add the butter, garlic, and pepper, then sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
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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