Best 8 Skillet Green Beans Recipes

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**Skillet Green Beans: A Medley of Recipes for a Flavorful and Nutritious Side Dish**

Green beans, known for their vibrant color and crisp texture, take center stage in this collection of skillet recipes, offering a medley of flavors and cooking techniques to suit every palate and preference. From classic sautéed green beans with garlic and butter to more innovative preparations featuring bacon, almonds, and even a tangy lemon-herb sauce, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will elevate your meals. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight dinner or a special dish to impress your guests, these skillet green bean recipes have something for everyone. With options ranging from simple to elaborate, they cater to all levels of culinary experience, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the goodness of green beans in a skillet.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET-CHARRED GREEN BEANS



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These green beans with bagna cauda flavors make a wonderful accompaniment to any meat, fish or chicken dish. The beans are simple to cook and fairly effortless, so do resist the urge to stir too often. Allow them to sit, caramelize and shrivel to bring out all of their natural sweetness. Anchovies are tossed in at the end for a bright, salty hit that complements the sweet beans and shallots. These beans can be made ahead, and are equally delicious warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     easy, vegetables, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound green beans, trimmed and patted dry
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 anchovies, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer mixture to a small bowl.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat in the oil. Leave undisturbed over medium heat for 2 minutes to encourage charring, then stir and cook, tossing every 2 minutes, until most of the beans are shriveled, about 6 minutes longer.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the shallot mixture and anchovies. Cook, stirring, until well incorporated and anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

WOK OR SKILLET ASIAN-STYLE FRESH GREEN BEANS



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To save some time cook the green beans ahead, place in a zippered plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use. Make certain to pat the green beans dry using a paper towel before sautéing them. If you like spicy like my family does add in 1-2 teaspoons dried chili flakes when sautéing the garlic. Just to let you know, I tried this recipe using Green Giant brand frozen whole beans and it was not as successful as using the fresh beans. Prep time does not include boiling the beans. This is a really great recipe for fresh summer green beans!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (can use a little more if desired)
black pepper
salt (optional)
cornstarch (mixed with cold water to thicken sauce)
sliced almonds or sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until JUST crisp-tender (about 3 minutes) plunge into an ice water bath to cool completely.
  • Drain well and pat the beans dry using paper towels.
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add in garlic and chili flakes (if using) stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add in beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper; cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans (about 1-1/2-2 minutes longer).
  • If you want a thick sauce mix a small amount of cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add in towards the end.
  • Add in the almonds or sesame seeds; toss to coat and transfer to a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1021.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 12.2, Protein 6.4

SMOKED SAUSAGE, GREEN BEANS & POTATO SKILLET



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This is one of my favorites, and even the ex-DH loves it! I got this recipe from the back of a Del Monte veggie can! It's been a keeper in my family, and truly tastes good--especially if you like smoked sausage! YUM!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb smoked sausage (I always use Eckrich Skinless Smoked Sausage)
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (29 ounce) can del monte cut green beans with new potatoes, drained
1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Slice sausage into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Cook sausage and onion in oil in skillet until onion is tender, turning sausage once to brown on both sides.
  • Add undrained tomatoes.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in green beans and potatoes and heat for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in hot pepper sauce (I use Frank's).
  • Sprinkle with cheese and heat until cheese is melted.
  • Serve over rice with additional hot pepper sauce, if desired.

GREAT GRANDMA'S SKILLET GREEN BEANS



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A long-time family favorite. I've always brought home an empty dish when this is on the table. If you're tired of themushrooms, cream sauces, canned onions, and cheese, this is for you. No oven needed here; a big plus. Using an electric skillet frees up your stove top as well. Fresh is always best, but beans of quality may be hard to find this time of year. Canned or frozen instead will make a good dish. The optional use of yellow wax beans is an eye-pleaser and provides an interesting taste variation. Bump up a like amount of green beans if yellow beans are not used.

Provided by GMPalko

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices smoked bacon, or more to taste
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 pinches ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, diced
3 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans yellow wax beans, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon slices to paper towels to drain.
  • Cook and stir onion and 2 pinches black pepper in hot bacon drippings until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into onion mixture; cook and stir until onion begins to brown along the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon parsley to garlic and onion; cook and stir until parsley begins to wilt, 1 minute.
  • Pour green beans, yellow beans, and 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley into onion mixture; gently turn beans to coat with bacon drippings. Reduce heat to low, partially cover skillet, and simmer until beans are heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Season beans with salt and black pepper to taste, partially cover the skillet and continue simmering, turning occasionally, until beans are hot, 20 minutes. Garnish with bacon and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1049.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS



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Call it what you want, these delicious chicken thighs and green beans recipe is a one-pot wonder. It's incredibly easy to put together, and as far as taste goes, it packs a whole lot of irresistible flavor for the whole family. Simply warm up your skillet to a sizzle and make these chicken thighs and green beans part of your weekly rotation. Write this recipe down, because you'll come back to this chicken thigh and green beans recipe time and time again.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb total)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 package (12 oz) fresh green beans (in steam bag)
4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps:

  • Season chicken with thyme, salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side down in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook without moving 8 to 10 minutes, until skin is deep golden brown. Turn chicken over; reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet, and discard drippings.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the broth to skillet; return chicken to skillet. Heat broth to simmering, and continue cooking over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove skillet from heat, and transfer chicken to plate; cover and keep warm. Pour juices into 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough chicken broth to make 3/4 cup; set aside.
  • Return skillet to medium heat; heat olive oil, and add mushrooms to skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender and browned. Add garlic; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Meanwhile, cook green beans in microwave as directed on bag for minimum cook time; set aside.
  • Add reserved 3/4 cup chicken broth mixture, the cream cheese and pepper flakes. Heat to simmering; cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is starting to thicken. Stir in green beans, stirring to coat in sauce. Return chicken to skillet to serve.
  • Serve chicken with pan sauce and green bean mixture. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SAUSAGE, GREEN BEANS AND POTATO SKILLET RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 - 3/4 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" slices (Conecuh brand,Original is recommended)
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste (such as Tony Chachere's)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 (50 oz) can Delmonte Cut Green Beans & Potatoes, rinsed and drained well
2 (14.5 oz) cans petite-diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet, heat the oil; add sausage and cook until lightly browned and fat is rendered. Remove sausage and drain on paper towels. Using paper towels, wipe most of the fat out of the skillet; add onion and saute until crisp tender. Add the sausage back to the skillet with the onions; sprinkle with the creole seasoning and garlic salt. Add the drained tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat until liquid is reduced. Add the green beans & potatoes and cook until all the liquid cooks out, stirring only occasionally. (I used a egg turner to flip the mixture over periodically). Serve hot with cornbread and another side if desired. ((NOTE: If desired, after the dish is completely done, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cover skillet until it melts. Serve with or over rice.))

SKILLET GREEN BEANS



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Creamy skillet green beans are a staple side dish for any family dinner.

Provided by Kati Remington Blackledge

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup margarine
1 onion, diced
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup sour cream
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 146.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SKILLET GREEN BEANS



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Skillet Green Beans is a staple side dish in the Columbus, Michigan home of Linda Sugars.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup stick margarine
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion in margarine until tender. Add beans, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Serve with sour cream; sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose tender green beans: For the best flavor and texture, choose green beans that are young, tender, and have a vibrant green color.
  • Trim the beans properly: Before cooking, trim the ends of the green beans to remove any woody or fibrous ends.
  • Use a well-seasoned skillet: A well-seasoned skillet will help prevent the beans from sticking and will also add flavor to the dish.
  • Cook the beans over medium-high heat: Cooking the beans over medium-high heat will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Stir the beans frequently: Stirring the beans frequently will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Add seasonings to taste: Season the beans with your favorite seasonings to taste. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Serve immediately: Green beans are best served immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

Skillet green beans are a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your skillet green beans turn out perfectly every time.

Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight side dish or a healthy and flavorful addition to your next potluck, skillet green beans are a great option. They are versatile, easy to make, and packed with nutrients.

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