Lean Mean Green Beans - 19 recipes
Find recipes here for family favorite green bean side dishes as well as party-worthy sides. The versatile green bean can be steamed, roasted, grilled or sautéed on its own or combined with other veggies and fabulous flavors to round a menu you will love!
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Green Beans with Peppers
By VickiC223
![Green Beans with Peppers](/media/2b/75/69d5cd550b52db0976919727cbb22614b275.jpg/rh/green-beans-with-peppers.jpg)
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Servings 6
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 20
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 sweet red pepper
- 1 sweet yellow pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced
- 3 tablespoons evoo
- Hot red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Sea salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Kick your green bean side dish up a notch by adding green, yellow and red bell peppers
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Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
![Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles](/media/2b/84/854523d98ec14fb8930c5edce08a76389b7c.jpg/tsp/bacon-wrapped-green-bean-bundles.jpg)
By á-1968
Simple to make, these pretty little bundles of bacon wrapped French “green beans” known as Haricot verts which ...
- 1 pound Haricots verts or green beans (ends trimmed)
- 4 slices center cut bacon, cut in half
- Olive oil spray (I used my Misto)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries
![Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries](/media/08/41/99e881144728ce62310e28f92151d282b261.jpg/tsp/crispy-baked-green-bean-fries.jpg)
By critty
Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries provide all the fun and even more flavor than regular fries, but none of the calories...
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil spray
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
Parmesan-Roasted Green Beans
![Parmesan-Roasted Green Beans](/media/c7/40/e5ad7569a7466430a8c9f6d78c8e91aefb99.jpg/tsp/parmesan-roasted-green-beans.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
The photo doesn't do this dish justice
- 1 pound thin green beans (haricots verts)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Green Beans & Pancetta with Browned Butter
![Green Beans & Pancetta with Browned Butter](/media/e3/07/ee308156ee25570330340eb8344fe92054fd.jpg/tsp/green-beans-and-pancetta-with-browned-butter.jpg)
By courtneyepowell
These green beans are off the chain good! The pancetta with browned butter produces a flavor even you green bean ha
- 2 pounds thin green beans or haricot verts, ends trimmed
- 4 ounces pancetta
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces peeled and roasted chestnuts, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground back pepper, to taste
Crockpot Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes
![Crockpot Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes](/media/28/e6/92fdff0664bb74338a834fd8fd0e028ac47b.jpg/tsp/crockpot-ham-green-beans-and-potatoes.jpg)
By dlroos
The Amazing Crock Pot Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes! This simple recipe is perfect for a great weeknight or anytime...
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 2 pounds ham
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, optional
- 3 cups water
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Asparagus & Green Beans
![Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Asparagus & Green Beans](/media/26/c5/e04267b1090d5a296e9dce1e926bed85fadc.jpg/tsp/roasted-fingerling-potatoes-with-asparagus-and-green-beans.jpg)
By Mrs_imUnLawson
Get your veggies and potatoes in this one dish
- 12 fingerling potatoes
- Handful asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- Handful green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans
![Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans](/media/a5/2b/189e6f9d8a585d0b2e5bb8ebe7e154e0e0e2.jpg/tsp/texas-roadhouse-copycat-green-beans.jpg)
By mzander
These are the best green beans ever! If you ever make them, you will NEVER have them any other way! TIP: They are b...
- 2 (16-ounce) cans Del Monte green beans, drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped or minced garlic
- 4 ounces bacon, diced (raw) or 4 ounces ham (cooked)
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
Green Bean Casserole
![Green Bean Casserole](/media/28/c0/3c20af2677ad0a25899a590aa1de73d983d4.jpg/tsp/green-bean-casserole.jpg)
By á-4084
A classic Green Bean Casserole recipe slightly adapted from the one developed in the 1950s by the Campbell's Soup C...
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 ⁄2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 pounds green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Canola oil
- 1 1⁄4 cups flour
- 2 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 ⁄3 heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Stovetop Green Bean Casserole
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By á-4084
I had my first green bean casserole at a friend's house for Thanksgiving and I have been wanting to recreate one ev...
- GREEN BEANS:
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 pound string beans, ends trimmed, beans cut in half
- Ice cubes
- MUSHROOM BASE:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 12 ounces white mushrooms, washed, sandy ends (if any) removed, and sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (or put through a garlic press)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- SHALLOTS:
- 4 cups canola oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3 medium shallots, peeled and cut into thin rounds
- Kosher salt
Asian Green Beans
![Asian Green Beans](/media/48/1d/c6afbbf7a8848053e59b00540f85c5ef9fa6.jpg/tsp/asian-green-beans.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is a really simple recipe to make
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed (frozen doesn't work as well)
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste)
- NOTE: Chili Garlic Sauce makes a fast substitute for chopping garlic and adds some kick to it; I use 1 teaspoon of it.
- 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 seed
The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
![The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots](/media/90/3b/09a23d2b99d6fc817d78d22a31fe9f6f5633.jpg/tsp/the-ultimate-green-bean-casserole-with-crispy-fried-shallots.jpg)
By á-177220
Sautéed cremini mushrooms and blanched green beans are combined with a luscious sauce of chicken stock and cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 cups canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 6 large shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
- 5 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced, about 1-pound
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2-pounds green beans, trimmed, halved and blanched
The Best Green Beans Ever
![The Best Green Beans Ever](/media/4c/b1/f4d41bad465dab6eeeb356626358eb2e44c0.jpg/tsp/the-best-green-beans-ever.jpg)
By grinder
Looking for an easy and full of flavor side dish? These green beans are great paired with a nice steak or a fresh s...
- 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
- Ground black pepper
Crack Green Beans
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By PineyCook
Crack Green Beans will have even the pickiest eater begging for seconds
- 5 (8-ounce) cans of green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, chopped, cooked to crisp and drained
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, & Shiitake Mushrooms
![Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, & Shiitake Mushrooms](/media/98/74/0a22b40e492aed8a7d44f3f463baa8a198c5.jpg/tsp/green-beans-with-shallots-thyme-and-shiitake-mushrooms.jpg)
By á-10360
These green beans aren't just any ordinary green beans and come highly recommended
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, 2 medium
- 12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional
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- 2 cans (10 3/4-ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 packages (16-ounces each) frozen green beans, cooked and drained
- 1 (6-ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
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Old Bay Green Beans
- 7 cups frozen whole green beans (I used organic.)
- (Note: You could use frozen Italian green beans or fresh~~I do NOT recommend canned green beans.)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
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Hoisin-Glazed Tofu & Green Beans
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise and/or fresh snow Pea pods, trimmed
- Hot cooked rice or rice noodles
- Lime wedges
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Pressure Cooker Green Beans
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, end removed, snapped in half and washed
- 3 to 4 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 cup water
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Arkansas Green Beans
- 5 (15 to 16-ounce) cans cut green beans, rinsed and drained well
- 10 to12 slices bacon, cooked until done but still chewy, then drained on paper towels and chopped
- 1/2 stick (1/4-cup) butter, melted
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Skillet Green Bean Casserole
- 1 pound haricots verts (French green beans)
- 2 (1-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 6 tablespoons), grated and divided
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 4 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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- 1 cup Japanese mayonnaise, like Kewpie
- 2 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 6 green onion whites, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon white horse radish
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Three Bean Salad
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans or lima beans, rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas or navy beans, rinsed
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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