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Beans

Beans

@cookinglanka
Learn how to cook beans perfectly with simple tips, recipes, and health benefits. A nutrient-rich food for heart health, digestion, and energy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian Recipes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh beans (green beans or string beans, trimmed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or a squeeze of lime (optional, for freshness)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the beans
    Wash and trim the ends of the beans. Cut them in half if they are long.
  • Boil or steam (optional)
    To keep beans tender, blanch them in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes, then drain.
  • Heat oil/butter
    In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil or butter.
  • Sauté garlic
    Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  • Cook beans
    Add beans to the pan, season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender but slightly crisp.
  • Finish
    Squeeze lemon juice over the beans, mix well, and serve warm.