Best 7 Those Fancy Schmancy Green Beans Recipes

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In this comprehensive culinary guide, we present a collection of tantalizing green bean recipes that will transform this humble vegetable into a symphony of flavors. From the classic Green Beans with Garlic and Butter, where the simplicity of fresh ingredients shines through, to the more adventurous Szechuan-Style Green Beans, where bold spices bring an exotic flair, these recipes cater to diverse palates and cooking preferences. Additionally, we explore healthier alternatives with our Steamed Green Beans with Lemon and Herbs, which retains the vegetable's natural goodness, and our Roasted Green Beans with Balsamic Glaze, where caramelized balsamic vinegar adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you seek a quick and easy side dish or a vibrant main course, our curated selection of green bean recipes promises to satisfy your culinary cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST GREEN BEANS EVER



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Ree Drummond's Best Green Beans Ever recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, starts with bacon grease and gains even more flavor from chicken stock.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans
2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 2 tablespoons butter)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth, plus more if needed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can substitute regular table salt, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer.
  • Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a minute. Then add the green beans and cook until the beans turn bright green, about a minute. Add the chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving the lid cracked to allow steam to escape. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the beans are fairly soft, yet still a bit crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the onions and peppers can start to caramelize.

BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Go fresh with Alton Brown's Best-Ever Green Bean Casserole recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Onions tossed in panko breadcrumbs provide a crunchy topping.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2 to 3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
  • While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

THOSE "FANCY SCHMANCY" GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Those "Fancy Schmancy" Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans (or frozen)
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add prosciutto and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add green beans and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, lower heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until beans are cooked to desired tenderness.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

FANCY TASTING GREEN BEANS



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I was tired of regular canned green beans so I thought I would dress them up some. Thought I would share my idea with everyone! Easy to prepare and serve.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon bacon bits
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning

Steps:

  • Open and drain green beans.
  • Place green beans in a pot and add water.
  • Cook on medium heat.
  • Add green pepper, onion, bacon bits,soy sauce and accent.
  • Turn heat down to low,cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Note: You can drain water off beans after cooking (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 181.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.3

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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These are great when you don't want plain old green beans. Modified from the original recipe from Paula Deen.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, preferably thin ones, trimmed
2 slices bacon
1/4 cup yellow pepper, cut into strips (about 1/4 of a pepper)
1/4 cup red pepper, cut into strips (about 1/4 of a pepper)
1/2 cup thin sliced onion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup whole cashews
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Teriyaki-Honey Sauce:.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki suace, honey and melted butter.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Drop in the beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are bright green.
  • Drain the beans in a colander, then plunge them into ice water.
  • Drain again and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until very crisp.
  • Crumble and set aside.
  • Saute the peppers, onion and garlic in the hot bacon fat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the beans, cashews and bacon to the skillet and heat through.
  • Add the teriyaki-honey sauce and toss gently.
  • Add the lemon juice and toss again.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.4

SIMPLE AND TASTY GREEN BEANS



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Simple and tasty green beans.

Provided by diana canada

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag; marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread green beans into a shallow baking pan; place under the broiler and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup salted whole cashews
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey and butter. Saute pepper and onion in drippings until tender. Add the beans, teriyaki mixture, bacon, cashews and lemon juice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green in color and have no blemishes. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Trim the beans. Remove the ends of the beans, and then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Blanch the beans. This is a quick way to cook the beans and preserve their color. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.
  • Sauté the beans. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through.
  • Add your favorite seasonings. You can add a variety of seasonings to the beans, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder. You can also add fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or thyme.

Conclusion:

Green beans are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more elaborate main course, there is a green bean recipe out there for you. With a little creativity, you can easily turn this humble vegetable into a culinary delight.

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