How To Make the Best Frozen Green Beans
These buttery garlic frozen green beans are a quick and flavorful side dish made with simple pantry ingredients. Cooked straight from frozen, they're perfectly seasoned and ready in just 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen cut green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt completely. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the frozen green beans directly to the skillet. Stir well to coat them with the butter and garlic.
- Sprinkle in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until the seasonings evenly coat the green beans.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the green beans are tender.
- Remove the lid and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing any excess liquid to evaporate.
- Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- No need to thaw the green beans before cooking.
- Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra richness.
- Crispy bacon bits make a delicious variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 390mg
- Potassium: 180mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Vitamin A: 650 IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1mg