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Fork piercing several fresh, cooked green beans on white tray.

Easy Skillet Green Beans

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil or butter
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed, if needed
  • ¾ cup chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to crisp up the edges of the beans just slightly.
  • Add the broth and salt. Toss to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook 6 to 10 minutes, depending on desired tenderness.
  • Remove from the heat. Season with additional salt, if needed. Optional: sprinkle lemon zest or Parmesan cheese over cooked green beans.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Beans: The beans can be cut into 1- or 2-inch lengths or left whole. Frozen green beans work fine in this recipe if fresh aren't available. Add a minute or so to the cooking time if using frozen green beans (don't thaw before adding to the skillet).