Best 7 Aunt Marthas Country Green Beans Recipes

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Indulge in the rustic charm of Aunt Martha's Country Green Beans, a symphony of flavors that pays homage to Southern comfort food. These succulent green beans, brimming with garden-fresh goodness, are lovingly enveloped in a tantalizing bacon-infused broth, enriched with the savory depths of onion and garlic. Experience a symphony of textures as the crisp-tender beans dance harmoniously with the smoky bacon and tender onions.

But the culinary journey doesn't end there. This versatile recipe collection offers a delightful array of variations to suit every palate. Craving a touch of heat? Embrace the fiery passion of the Spicy Green Beans, where red pepper flakes ignite a vibrant dance of flavors.

For a creamy indulgence, immerse yourself in the lusciousness of Creamed Green Beans, where a velvety sauce envelops the beans in a cloud of comforting richness. And if simplicity is your desire, the Classic Green Beans offer a timeless elegance, allowing the natural flavors of the beans to shine through.

No matter your preference, Aunt Martha's Country Green Beans promise an unforgettable culinary experience, transporting you to the heart of Southern hospitality with every bite. So gather your loved ones, embrace the warmth of your kitchen, and embark on a journey of taste that celebrates the essence of home cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS



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Fresh green beans are cooked with bacon, onion, and garlic for a delicious side dish.

Provided by BellaDiva

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup chopped uncooked bacon
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Combine bacon, green beans, onion, butter, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Cover and simmer on medium heat until beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 520.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ham shank, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
Salt
3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary

MY AUNT'S GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup hazelnut oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup chopped and toasted hazelnuts
Lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill a bowl with ice water. Cook the green beans in salted boiling water until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes, then drain and chill in the ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the ice water and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the hazelnut oil, vinegar and honey, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the green beans to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and top with the toasted nuts and lemon zest.

CLASSIC COUNTRY GREEN BEANS



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I love green beans in any form, but this is my family's absolute favorite way to eat them. There are never any leftovers!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, undrained
1 cup water, or as needed
2 ounces fatback, sliced into small rectangles
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Empty canned green beans with liquid into a large saucepan. Add enough water to just cover beans. Stir in fatback, bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper until well combined; bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1025.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MARINATED GREEN BEAN AND BUTTER BEAN SALAD



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This Southern side dish may be served with our Baked Country Ham.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh green beans, ends snapped
Salt
1 pound 4 ounces butter beans, or small fresh or frozen lima beans
1/4 cup tarragon or white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, minced
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook green beans in boiling salted water, just until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Reserving the cooking liquid, remove beans with a large slotted spoon; transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Transfer beans to a colander. Cook butter beans in the boiling cooking liquid, just until tender, 5 minutes if frozen. Strain; place under cold, running water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • Make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and minced shallot. Whisk in olive oil until vinaigrette is creamy. Whisk in tarragon and parsley.
  • In a large bowl, toss green beans until well coated with about three-quarters of the vinaigrette. In a large bowl or on a platter, arrange the green beans in an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved butter beans over the top. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the beans. Garnish with tarragon and parsley. Serve at room temperature.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Try substituting green beans with haricots verts or wax beans in this recipe, depending on what's available at the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pint green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • Immediately return beans to saucepan. Add butter and zest. Toss; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve warm.

AUNT MARTHA'S GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Aunt Martha's Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gohogsgirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
14 ounces low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a stock pot on medium high heat, melt butter
  • Add chopped onion and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add green beans and continue to saute another 3 minutes.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Pour in chicken stock, and cover pot.
  • Cook on medium low 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 1200.9, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the green beans so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Add the bacon to the skillet first and cook until crispy. This will add a lot of flavor to the green beans.
  • Once the bacon is cooked, add the green beans and onion to the skillet and cook until the green beans are tender-crisp.
  • Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the green beans hot as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Aunt Martha's Country Green Beans is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The green beans are cooked with bacon, onion, and spices until they are tender-crisp and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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