Dill green beans are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they have a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. There are many different ways to cook dill green beans, but some of the most popular methods include boiling, steaming, and sautéing. No matter how you choose to cook them, dill green beans are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
FRENCH-CUT GREEN BEANS WITH DILL BUTTER
A dab of butter and fresh dill turns plain-old green beans into a dish worthy of Sunday dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To prepare beans, trim both ends with a paring knife, or snap off. Cut beans in half into approximately equal-size pieces, then carefully split each bean in half lengthwise with a paring knife.
- Bring 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans. Cover; cook over medium-low heat until tender, 16 to 20 minutes.
- Toss with remaining tablespoon butter and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g
10-MINUTE SHRIMP WITH GREEN BEANS AND CREAMY LEMON-DILL DIP
We call this one a picnic dinner since everything can be eaten with your hands. It's easy to pack up and take to the park if you want, but it also works great on the family table.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Dinner Picnic Kid-Friendly Shrimp Yogurt Dill Avocado Green Bean Summer Wheat/Gluten-Free Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1/2" salted water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Place beans in basket, cover, and steam until just tender, about 3 minutes. Carefully pull steamer insert out of pot. Transfer beans to a large colander and run under cold water, then transfer to a plate.
- Return steamer basket to pot. Season shrimp with 1/4 tsp. salt, then place in steamer basket. Cover and steam shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to colander and run under cold water until cool to the touch.
- Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, if using, mustard, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
- Divide shrimp,beans, romaine leaves, and avocado slices among plates. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over, if using. Divide mayonnaise mixture among small bowls and serve alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Green beans and shrimp can be steamed and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Chill in separate airtight containers.
GREEN BEANS WITH DILL CREAM SAUCE
You can make the lightly flavored dill sauce for this quick, dressed-up side while the frozen beans are cooking. It's different and delicious with a variety of entrees. -Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. , Stir in the vinegar, salt, dill and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not boil). Drain beans; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STEAMED FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC DILL HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Taking a new approach to fresh green beans, steamed with Swanson® Chicken Broth and black pepper, add bacon, and drizzle with a creamy butter-less garlic and dill hollandaise sauce. Makes my mouth water.
Provided by Melissa Goff
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place turkey bacon in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook to desired crispness, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Chop bacon into small pieces.
- Mix Swanson® Chicken Stock, cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, 30 seconds.
- Place water in the bottom of a double boiler; water should not touch the bottom of the top pan. Bring water to a boil. Lightly beat egg yolks in the top of the double boiler. Cook, stirring until thickened and egg yolks are about double in volume, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Gradually whisk in stock/cream mixture, whisking until completely combined. Mix thoroughly for another minute. Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat and cover to keep sauce warm.
- Set a steamer basket insert into a large saucepan. Pour in Swanson® Chicken Broth to just below the bottom of the steamer; bring to a boil. Add green beans, season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Discard leftover chicken broth or reserve for another use.
- Transfer beans to a serving dish; sprinkle with bacon crumbles. Top with hollandaise sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 170.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g
LEMON DILL GREEN BEANS
I am always looking for a diffrent way to cook my beloved green beans. My family will actually eat them if I start with fresh green beans. the directions are for cold green beans but I am sure you could serve them warm with the vinaigrette.
Provided by Margie99
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan bring 1 inch water to boiling. Place green beans on a steamer rack and set the rack in the pan. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until green beans are tender. Immediately transfer green beans to a bowl of ice water then drain.
- Meanwhile, for the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, zest, dill, oil and mustard.
- Place green beans in a large serving bowl. Add dressing, toss lightly to coat.
GREEN BEANS, CARROTS OR CAULIFLOWER MARINATED IN DILL
Make and share this Green Beans, Carrots or Cauliflower Marinated in Dill recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Cauliflower
Time 15m
Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using green beans, snip ends from beans and wash thoroughly; leave whole or cut in half if long.
- In a large pan bring the 2 quarts water to boil; add the vegetable of your choice and 1 tablespoon of the salt.
- Let water return to a boil and cook veggies, uncovered until veggies are fork tender but still brightly colored (about 3 minutes for cauliflower, 5 minutes for beans or 7 minutes for carrots).
- Drain immediately and cool.
- Pack veggies into a refrigerator container, and add mustard seed, dill weed, chiles, dill seed and garlic.
- Bring to a boil the 2 cups water, wine or vinegar, sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons salt; pour over veggies.
- Cool, cover and chill overnight or as long as 2 weeks.
GREEN BEANS WITH DILL
If you like dill, you're sure to enjoy this nutritious dish from Bill Hibrich of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It gets its tang from dill pickle juice.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the onion in butter and oil until tender. Add green beans; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in the pickle juice, sugar and dill; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS & DILL
Found this tasty green bean dish in Victoria magazine. So good with fresh beans and dill from the garden.
Provided by Debster
Categories Vegetable
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until just tender.
- Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to set the color.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Transfer to a plastic storage bag& chill.
- (Beans may be prepared 1 day in advance.) In a large skillet set over moderate heat, cook the shallots in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
- Add the green beans and salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
- Add the dill, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
- Toss to coat, and transfer to a serving dish.
GREEN BEANS IN DILL WALNUT SAUCE
Make and share this Green Beans in Dill Walnut Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Beans
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of water to boiling.
- Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender.
- Drain immediately, then immerse in a large bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking and to retain the bright green color.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: place the scallions, dill, parsley, walnuts, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade; process until smooth.
- With the machine running, pour the olive oil in a t hin, steady stream through the feed tube to make a thick green sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the beans and dry wit h a towel.
- Toss the beans with the dressing.
- Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
GREEN BEANS AND FETA WITH DILL
Make and share this Green Beans and Feta with Dill recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mary in LA.
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook beans for 7 minutes in boiling water or until tender crisp.
- Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Toss beans with dressing, cheese, onion and dill in large bowl.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.9
GREEN BEANS WITH YOGURT AND DILL
Make and share this Green Beans With Yogurt and Dill recipe from Food.com.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and salt and pepper and cook until the onion starts to wilt, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans and half the dill and 1 cup of water.
- Lower heat to simmer and cover and cook till tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Uncover and raise heat so excess liquid evaporates.
- Add lemon juice, stir.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Remove from heat and stir in yogurt.
- Garnish with the reaining dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 41.4, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 5.5
DILL GREEN BEANS
I love this healthful alternative to salty munchies like potato chips. The steamed beans are addictive and easy. -Allison Gray, Freeport, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, dill and sesame seeds if desired. Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GREEN BEANS AND FETA WITH DILL
I found this recipe on the back of the Athenos Feta Cheese lid. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds delicious. It looks like a great and easy way to spice up green beans.
Provided by Cookin 4 the boyz
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook green beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Toss beans with dressing, cheese, onion and dill in large bowl.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for several hours or until chilled.
GREEN BEANS WITH DILL
Make and share this Green Beans with Dill recipe from Food.com.
Provided by truebrit
Categories Beans
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place frozen green beans in saucepan with boiling water, bouillon cube, and dill.
- Cover; bring to a boil.
- Separate beans with a fork, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Drain.
- Stir in butter and serve.
DILL GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Dill Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 inches of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, dill and sesame seeds if desired. Transfer beans to a serving bowl. Add vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 538.2, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- Choose the freshest green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have no blemishes. Avoid beans that are yellowed or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans properly: Cut off the ends of the beans and remove any strings. This will help the beans cook evenly.
- Blanch the beans before cooking: Blanching the beans in boiling water for a few minutes helps to preserve their color and nutrients. It also helps to remove any bitterness from the beans.
- Use fresh dill: Fresh dill has a more intense flavor than dried dill. If you can, use fresh dill in your recipes whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the beans: Green beans should be cooked until they are tender but still slightly crunchy. Overcooking the beans will make them mushy.
Conclusion:
Dill green beans are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them simple or dressed up, dill green beans are sure to be a hit at your next meal.
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