‘Sauté’ comes from the French verb ‘sauter’ which means ‘to jump’! When you sauté something, you cook it quickly in just a small amount of fat – often until it has browned a little. Picky eater in your midst? Melt some butter over the beans before serving and watch the whole family gobble them down!įun fact. News flash: Frozen green beans are just as healthy as fresh green beans. I keep things super simple by using only dried seasoning. ✔ A perfect last-minute side dish option. And no worrying about beans going brown in the fridge. Green beans not in season? No worries – just grab the bag of frozen beans. It’s a race against time to use them before they go past their best! Also, green beans don’t always stay fresh for very long in the fridge. Not to mention that sautéed green beans go with pretty much everything!īut what I don’t love so much is prepping fresh green beans for cooking. I also love the perfect mix of tender and lightly browned and caramelized you get when you cook green beans quickly in a skillet. You can keep them plain or add your favorite easy flavors such as garlic, black pepper, or lemon. They’re as healthy as they are easy, and kind of a blank canvas. Sautéed frozen green beans are my new favorite simple side dish for dinner. In just 10 minutes, your tasty and healthy side dish will be ready. No need to defrost the green beans first! Simply toss your frozen beans and chosen dried seasonings into a skillet and stir fry until bright green and tender-crisp. Need a super quick and easy side dish that tastes surprisingly delicious? This recipe for sautéed frozen green beans is simple enough for weeknight dinners but also classy enough for special occasions.

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