**Green beans**, also known as string beans or snap beans, are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are also low in calories. Green beans can be boiled, steamed, roasted, or fried, and they can be used in salads, soups, stews, and casseroles.
This article features **three flavorful recipes** for green beans that are easy to make and packed with flavor. The first recipe is for **Garlic Butter Green Beans**, a classic side dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The second recipe is for **Spicy Szechuan Green Beans**, a more adventurous take on the classic dish that is sure to add some heat to your meal. The third recipe is for **Roasted Green Beans with Lemon and Herbs**, a healthy and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and nutritious green beans. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a storm!
SEASONED GREEN BEANS
I like to add a little extra flavor to my green beans. And this mouthwatering recipe is one of the quickest and most delicious I have.-Katherine Firth, Oro Ballay, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the butter and seasonings. Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MOM'S GREAT GREEN BEANS
Just plain green beans that taste great. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Denise Godfrey
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain the green beans, reserving 1/2 of the liquid. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the reserved liquid.
- Place green beans and liquid in a saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter or margarine and garlic pepper seasoning to taste. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Remove to serving bowl leaving beans sitting in their liquid. Use a slotted spoon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 549.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH SEASONING
The mild flavor of the crisp-tender green beans and mushrooms in this side dish is sure to appeal to the whole family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute green beans and mushrooms in butter until crisp-tender. , Add lemon juice mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON-GARLIC SEASONING
Quick & Easy recipe for green beans bathed in a lemon-pepper and garlic sauce. Very simple. From Southern Living's 40 Years of Our Best Recipes Cookbook.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Vegetable
Time 47m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a Dutch Oven; add garlic and lemon pepper, and saute mixture over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add green beans, and saute 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 350.4, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.3
ITALIAN GREEN BEANS
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in the microwave according to package instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, a generous pinch of salt and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Add the green beans, toss to coat them in the oil and saute another 2 minutes. Serve hot.
OLD BAY GREEN BEANS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by AllysKitchen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the frozen green beans in a large bowl of water and let them thaw quickly. Drain well in a colander. Over medium high heat in a heavy large skillet (cast iron preferred), melt the butter then add the olive oil. Add the green beans and toss with tongs. Combine the salt, pepper, minced onions and Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl and sprinkle over the green beans. Toss and coat with the seasonings. Cook about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and let them simmer/cook another 20 minutes. Toss a couple of times with the tongs. Turn off heat and let the beans steam about 10 minutes. Ready to serve!
SOUTHERN STYLE SEASONED GREEN BEANS (FROM CANNED)
A lot of folks simply open a couple of cans of green beans, heat, add a bit of butter...and wonder why no one eats them! This simple little "tweak" turns them into a delicious, satisfying side that'll change the way you think of canned green beans.
Provided by Soleilbb
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a heavy sauce pan (do not crisp the bacon, just cook enough to extract the drippings). Remove from heat.
- Empty the 2 cans of cut green beans into the sauce pan directly on top of the cooked bacon and drippings.
- Add salt to taste and then the 1/4 teaspoons of minced garlic. Stir well and return to heat.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to med-low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes (1 hour is better).
- Serve and enjoy.
- NOTE - Use good quality canned green beans. My family prefers "flat beans" (Cut Italian Green Beans), but regular cut will taste just as good.
SAUTEED GARDEN FRESH GREEN BEANS
This is a great way to cook fresh green beans. This recipe is very basic, but can easily be jazzed up with some onions, fresh garlic, mushrooms - let your imagination run wild! This recipe also is very good for fresh asparagus.
Provided by Cookin Ray
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green beans, onion salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together until desired tenderness is reached, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Choose snap beans that are fresh and bright green. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans by removing the ends. You can also string the beans if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Cook the beans in a steamer or colander over boiling water for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. You can also boil the beans in a pot of water for 3-4 minutes.
- Season the beans with butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other seasonings to taste, such as onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the beans immediately as a side dish or main course. They can also be added to salads, soups, and stews.
Conclusion:
Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their mild flavor and tender texture, they are a great addition to any meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a more complex main course, green beans are sure to please. So next time you are at the grocery store, be sure to pick up a bunch of green beans and give one of these recipes a try!
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