Name: Easy Garlic Butter BBQ Side Dishes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Side vegetables or starches (choose one or mix): baby potatoes (halved), green beans (trimmed), asparagus spears (trimmed), sweet corn on the cob (cut into thirds)

Easy Garlic Butter BBQ Side Dishes

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Quick and flavorful garlic butter side dishes perfect for any BBQ occasion, ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Author: paula
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Side vegetables or starches (choose one or mix): baby potatoes (halved), green beans (trimmed), asparagus spears (trimmed), sweet corn on the cob (cut into thirds)

Instructions

Prep the vegetables: Boil baby potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender but firm. For green beans or asparagus, blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Make the garlic butter sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
Add seasonings: Stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Stir well to combine.
Toss the vegetables: Add the cooked potatoes, green beans, asparagus, or corn into the garlic butter sauce. Toss gently with tongs or a slotted spoon to coat evenly.
Finish and serve: Cook everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Optionally sprinkle extra fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Cook garlic gently over medium-low heat to avoid burning. Use fresh lemon juice added last minute to brighten flavors. Be gentle when tossing veggies to avoid mashing. Season lightly and adjust salt at the end.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
Calories: 180
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3

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