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Easy Garden Green Beans

These flavorful steamed green beans are simply dressed for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you get the rest of the meal together.

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics.

High on carbs and protein, while low on calories, this dish will serve you with the nutritional fundametals in no time. Prepare a steamer with a saucepane!

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Gather all ingredients.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes.
Transfer steamed green beans to a serving bowl. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Remove garlic slices and garnish with parsley before serving.
Serve and enjoy!