Kid-Friendly Green Beans

This kid-friendly green beans recipe is a great way to get your children to eat their veggies. These tender green beans are cooked with a savory garlic butter sauce that adds a delicious flavor kids can't resist. With a short preparation time and minimal ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy parents who want to serve a nutritious side dish that the whole family will enjoy. Serve these green beans as a side to any main course or even pack them in your child's lunchbox for a healthy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat the beans in the garlic butter sauce.
4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the green beans and toss again to evenly distribute the cheese.
5. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the Parmesan cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.

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