Sauteed Wax Beans with Garlic

Elena Butuc

Many people ask me for healthy recipes, perfect for those focused on fitness or maintaining a well-balanced diet. I often cook low-fat meals, but what seems obvious to me can be quite challenging for others, such as cooking with minimal oil. As a result, many people find lightly cooked vegetables to lack taste and aroma.

These beans, whether green or yellow, are my favorite side dish to pair with either baked fish or a slice of grilled/baked meat. I highly recommend this cooking method; it's healthy, delicious, and incredibly simple.

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Ingredients

Metric US

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Wax beans

500 g

or green beans

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Green onions

2 pieces

you can use white onions, though nutritionists suggest green ones for lighter dishes

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Extravirgin olive oil

1 tbsp

or sunflower oil

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Garlic cloves

2 pieces

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Salt

0.5 tsp

to taste

Step by step

Step 1

Clean and wash the beans. You can either break them into smaller pieces or leave them whole.

Step 2

You have two options for cooking:

- Steam them, as I did. This preserves all their vitamins and enhances their flavor.

- Boil them in water, a simpler and more traditional method.

In both cases, don't overcook them. About 15 minutes should be enough to keep them slightly al dente.

Step 3

When the beans are nearly cooked, heat a deep pan thoroughly. Add half a glass of water, one tablespoon of oil, and sliced green onions. Cook until most of the water evaporates and the onions are tender.