Nate’s Fresh Green Beans

It’s time to elevate your Thanksgiving green bean casserole using fresh green beans instead of canned ones. Green bean casserole is a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but by leaving out the canned soups, the green beans can become the star.

A white serving dish filled with sautéed fresh green beans, garnished with roasted garlic slices.

I love that this simple recipe doesn’t take much time or effort and can therefore free up time for other things. I recommend cooking these on the day of Thanksgiving, but they can be trimmed and washed beforehand. Not everyone is a fan of green beans, but after tasting Nate’s, our friend of 20 years, we were converted and made sure to get the recipe.

Watch me make this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, finely diced or pressed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup boiling water

Directions for Nate’s Fresh Green Beans

Step 1

Add olive oil, garlic, and butter on medium heat in a large frying pan. If you’d like, you can even toss in an extra clove of garlic cut in half for presentation at the end. Saute the garlic for a minute or so until fragrant.

Here’s the link to my cute olive oil dispenser that keeps the oil in a dark place but also makes for a super easy grab anytime I need it since I keep it on a tray on my counter at all times.

Step 2

Remove the garlic and set it aside. Add the washed and trimmed green beans, the rest of the spices, and the water. Give it a good stir.

Step 3

Cover and cook on medium heat until tender, about 15-20 min. I love these Caraway frying pans because they are not only beautiful but also non-toxic and non-stick, and I always get questions about them every time I show them.

A green pan with a lid resting on the stovetop, ready to cook fresh green beans.

Step 4

Serve the beans in a casserole dish topped with the sauteed garlic.

Step 5

Bask in the joy of converting your green-bean-hating loved ones into believers.

A white serving dish filled with sautéed fresh green beans, garnished with roasted garlic slices.

Check out these other yummy Thanksgiving side dish recipes. These are my favorite Steamed Carrots and I love this recipe for Brussel’s Sprouts!

Are you interested in other Thanksgiving recipes or need ideas? If so, I created a complete guide on hosting a Friendsgiving / Thanksgiving dinner party. Download it below!

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