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Garlic Parmesan Canned Green Beans

Canned green beans are great for easy dinners, but they can be so much better. Infused with garlic & topped with shredded Parmesan- this simple short cut side dish is perfect for busy nights but tasty enough for fancier meals too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 14.5 oz cans green beans
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4-5 large cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the olive oil, stirring the two together.
  • Once hot, add the garlic to the skillet. Stirring frequently, let the garlic saute and brown lightly. This will only take a minute.
  • Add the drained beans to the skillet. Season them with salt & pepper. Toss the beans a couple times while they cook.
  • Cook the beans until tender & infused with flavor, tossing regularly- roughly 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove the beans from heat.
  • Serve the still hot beans on waiting plates, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg