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Wax beans with garlic and basil.
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Wax Beans with Garlic & Basil

Simply prepared wax beans with sautéed garlic and fresh basil is a quick and delicious summer side dish to go with almost any meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wax bean recipe, wax beans, yellow wax beans
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1 pound yellow wax beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed basil thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the wax beans and cook for 2 minutes. Remove with a strainer and transfer to an ice bath.
  • Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Drain the blanched wax beans from the ice bath and transfer to the skillet with the garlic. Toss to coat the beans in the oil and garlic.
  • Turn off the heat, season the beans with salt and pepper and add the basil to the skillet.
  • Toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 78mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g