Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Green Bean Recipes Garlicky Green Beans 3.4 (5) 4 Reviews These easy garlic green beans are the perfect side for any protein. You can cook the beans ahead of time and then reheat and season them right before serving. If you don't like tarragon, substitute dill or leave it out completely. By Jessie Price Jessie Price Jessie Price was editor-in-chief of EatingWell magazine from 2013 until its last issue in April 2022. She began working with EatingWell in 2003 as a freelance recipe tester and soon after joined the team full time. She worked on 13 EatingWell cookbooks and authored the James Beard Award-winning The Simple Art of EatingWell. One of her favorite aspects of the job: tasting recipes in the EatingWell Test Kitchen. (She tasted more than 3,500 over the years!) Jessie also represented EatingWell across national and local media, appearing on NBC's Today show, TV Land's Best Night In and video news network Cheddar. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 2, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a large bowl of ice water next to the stove. Add half the green beans to the boiling water and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the beans with a slotted spoon to the ice water to cool. Repeat with the remaining beans. Place a kitchen towel on a baking sheet and use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans from the ice water; blot dry with another towel. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Just before serving, heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the green beans and stir. Add parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco To make ahead Prepare through Step 2 and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Frequently Asked Questions Are green beans good for you? Green beans are a low-carb vegetable rich in vitamins C and K. They offer a nice dose of fiber and a little plant protein, as well as folate and potassium to help regulate blood pressure. Green beans contain the antioxidant beta carotene, which can help fight inflammation in the body. Is garlic good for you? Each little clove of garlic packs a variety of nutrients, including vitamin C, zinc, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin K. But because the amount of garlic we eat at any one time is small, we technically don’t get many direct health benefits from these nutrients. With that said, other compounds in garlic—like the sulfuric compounds that give garlic its distinct smell—may play a role in several health benefits, including lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Eating garlic may also help reduce inflammation and support gut and immune health. What should I serve with garlicky green beans? These garlicky green beans go with nearly everything we can think of: roast chicken, steak, pork and fish. You can chop them up and add them to scrambled eggs, and they go well with pasta dishes too. How do you trim green beans? It’s always a good idea to trim beans to get rid of the stems and tough ends so they’ll be easier to eat and look more presentable on a plate. You can snap the ends off by hand, but if you have a lot of beans, this might take a while, and they might not break where you want them to. We have two favorite methods for trimming green beans. The first is to hold a bunch of beans in one hand and use the other hand to snip off both ends using kitchen shears—like you’re giving them a haircut. The second is to line up all the beans on a cutting board and cut across the ends. Can I make this recipe ahead? Absolutely. You can keep cooked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. Freezing them works well too. Cook up a batch or two and seal them in freezer bags marked with a use-by date—they should be good for a month. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm EatingWell.com, May 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 85 Calories 5g Fat 9g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 85 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 4g Protein 2g 5% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 46µg Vitamin C 17mg 19% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 8% Folate 40µg Vitamin K 75µg Sodium 140mg 6% Calcium 51mg 4% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 30mg 7% Potassium 262mg 6% Zinc 0mg 3% Vitamin B12 0µg Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.