Spicy Garlic Green Beans

 

Why I Love This Recipe

There's no denying it - I'm hooked. I know I say I'm obsessed with just about everything I make (I mean can you blame me?) but these green beans really stand out. They are doused with garlic, lemon zest, shallots and a decent amount of spice. And they are so good it's basically like eating candy. Or french fries. That's basically how I eat them. One by one, until all of a sudden the entire plate of Spicy Garlic Green Beans disappears.

Just as good as the decadent stuff, but not nearly as bad for you!

I am a believer that even my brussels sprouts will win over any picky vegetable eater for SURE! But if you have doubts, these should definitely be a welcome addition for everyone on the table!! The little extra spicy garlic infused olive oil makes for an excellent bread dip. Throw them on your ever growing Thanksgiving menu and you can thank me later.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Haricot verts or green beans 
• Olive oil
• Garlic cloves
• Shallot 
• Red pepper flakes 
• Flaky salt and lemon zest to garnish

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below

How to Make Spicy Garlic Green Beans

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans and set aside.

Step 2: In a large heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes and sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Step 3: Add the green beans and mix everything together, making sure the garlic and shallots are evenly distributed amongst the green beans.

Step 4: Season with salt and lemon zest and serve immediately.

How to Store Spicy Garlic Green Beans

Lucky you! You have more of these delish veggies for another day. To store this recipe, transfer the remaining green beans to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.

Tips & Tricks

• Whatever you fancy. I personally like Haricot Verts which are thinner, longer, and have a better taste in my opinion. If you opt to go with a green bean make sure to trim the ends off.
• Mild or Super Spicy. What I love about this recipe is that you get to control the spice level! If you prefer a milder heat, opt for a lighter hand when adding in the red pepper flakes. If you're all about the heat, shake in as much red pep. as you please!

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Related Recipes

So there you have it, our secret tips for making my perfect spicy garlic green beans recipe. We hope you’ll give this recipe a try and let us know how it turns out. And if you’re looking for more Thanksgiving recipes that will blow everyone away, be sure to check out my full What’s Gaby Cooking menu here along with the master prep schedule to keep things organized and on track!

And if you need more Thanksgiving Ideas to go with this green beans recipe check out this roundup of 80+ Thanksgiving Recipes and Ideas

Garlic Green Beans Recipe

Author: Gaby Dalkin

5 from 21 votes

These green beans are so good they basically taste like candy! Doused with garlic, lemon zest, shallots and a decent amount of spice, you'll get anyone to love them!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6 people

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound haricot verts or green beans ends trimmed
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 6 cloves garlic chopped
• ▢ 1 shallot thinly sliced
• ▢ 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you like them
• ▢ flaky salt and lemon zest to garnish

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans and set aside.
• In a large heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the green beans and mix everything together, making sure the garlic and shallots are evenly distributed amongst the green beans.
• Season with salt and the lemon zest and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep Ahead Instructions: if you are short on time and want to prep this ahead, you can blanch your green beans a day or two ahead of your dinner. Be sure not to overcook them, you will finish cooking them day of with the garlic etc. So just a quick blanch and then let them cool quickly (I'd shock them with an ice bath) and store in the fridge until ready to finish. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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