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    Home » Recipes

    Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Garlic and Asiago Cheese

    September 13, 2019 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    This recipe for sauteed fresh green beans is the perfect side dish for just about any meal. It's certainly a go-to in our house.

    Sauteed fresh green beans on plate

    Sauteed Fresh Green Beans

    For some reason, green beans are something everyone in my family likes. Not broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini though I like them all and still make them too. However, it's sauteed fresh green beans with garlic and a bit of cheese that is the most common side dish served in our house.

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    Raw green beans in bowl

    In the winter I sometimes use frozen beans but if I can I like to use fresh green beans.

    Blanching green beans in pot of boiling water

    After washing and cutting off the ends I blanch the green beans in some salted boiling water for a few minutes.

    Blanching green beans in ice water

    Then I dump them into an ice bath. This keeps them a nice bright green color all the while cooking them a bit too.

    Sliced garlic in oil

    Cooking Green Beans

    For the cook, I start with some olive oil and saute sliced pieces of garlic. I only let the garlic cook for about 30 seconds. Be careful, if the garlic burns it will ruin the dish. 

    Instead, remove the garlic to a plate after 30 secs or so and save it for later.

    After you remove the garlic you can saute the fresh green beans in the garlic oil for a few minutes until it gets to the texture that you prefer. I like my beans a little on the crisp side so I don't cook them for long. 

    Remove the beans from the pan and toss them with some freshly grated Asiago cheese and then toss back in the garlic that you used in the beginning. 

    Or you can leave out the garlic and use whatever cheese you like. I often substitute Parmesan for the Asiago. Both are great choices.

    Plate of sauteed fresh green beans with garlic and Asiago cheese.

    A simple healthy dish that everyone will enjoy eating. That's what I call a win.

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    P.S. If you love green beans you may want to try this Middle Eastern Green Beans and Beef recipe. Or if you are looking for another great veggie side dish try this Spicy Roasted Cauliflower dish. You can find them and much more on my Recipes Page.

     

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    Sauteed fresh green beans on plate

    Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Garlic and Asiago Cheese

    This recipe for sauteed fresh green beans is the perfect side dish for just about any meal. It's certainly a go-to in our house.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Additional Time 1 min
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Recipes
    Cuisine Side Dish
    Servings 8
    Calories 68 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound fresh green beans
    • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
    • 1/2 cup grate Asiago cheese
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Clean beans and then place them into a pot of boiling with salt for about 2 mins.
    • Remove beans and place in a large bowl of ice water for 2 mins. Drain.
    • In a large saute pan heat olive oil.
    • Add garlic slices and stir until golden. 30 secs to 1 min.
    • Remove garlic and set aside.
    • Add the blanched green beans and sautee in the garlic oil for 2 minutes on high.
    • Remove from heat and toss with Asiago cheese and garlic slices.

    Notes

    If you're not a big fan of garlic you can leave them out in the end.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 72mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Erin

      September 16, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      As my palate matures, I find my taste turns towards the more simpler fare. Maximum flavor without heaviness of sauces, butter, etc. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        Thanks Erin. I agree sometimes simple is best.

        Reply
    2. Susan M

      September 15, 2019 at 9:44 am

      I love fresh produce that is easy to prepare. I've never added garlic and asiago cheese - but I will now!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 15, 2019 at 10:07 am

        Thanks Susan. I hope you love it as much as we do.

        Reply

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