Name: Habichuelas Tiernas con Ajo (Garlic Green Beans)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans; 2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (crushed); 1/8 tsp onion powder; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; salt (to taste); ground black pepper (to taste)

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Habichuelas tiernas con ajo or garlic green beans are a great side dish to pair with almost any meal. I love making this dish quite often. It is also a great side to enjoy for the holidays. Green beans are easy to prepare and this dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. Everyone loves it!

If you want more side dish recipes, check these out: yuca con mojo, yuca majada, guineos en escabeche, ensalada de papa, and ensalada de coditos.

What are green beans?

Green beans, also called snap beans or string beans, are the edible, unripe pods of the common bean plant, harvested when young and tender, and eaten whole, including the seeds inside. They are often prepared steamed, roasted, sautéed, or in salads and casseroles. In Puerto Rico, habichuelas tiernas are often added to pastelón or piñón.

Garlic green beans ingredients:

Fresh green beans
Olive oil
Garlic cloves
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt
Pepper

How to make garlic green beans?

Wash the green beans in cold water and trim the ends. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the green beans, cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the beans under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook a few minutes until fragrant. Add the green beans and the seasonings. Toss until evenly coated. Serve warm and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!

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Habichuelas Tiernas con Ajo (Garlic Green Beans)

Habichuelas tiernas con ajo or garlic green beans are a great side dish to pair with almost any meal. They are easy to prepare and this dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. Everyone loves it!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Green beans

1 lb fresh green beans
2 tsp salt

Garlic oil

2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic crushed
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash the green beans in cold water and trim the ends.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the green beans, cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the beans under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook a few minutes until fragrant.
Add the green beans and the seasonings. Toss until evenly coated.
Serve warm and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!