Best 10 Fresh Green Bean Medley Recipes

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Green beans, a vibrant and versatile vegetable, hold a special place in culinary traditions worldwide. Whether you prefer them crisp and tender or slightly charred and smoky, these emerald gems offer a delightful array of flavors and textures that elevate any meal. With their abundance of essential nutrients, green beans not only tantalize the taste buds but also contribute to a wholesome and balanced diet. If you're seeking inspiration to unlock the full potential of this garden treasure, this article will guide you through a medley of delectable recipes that transform fresh green beans into culinary masterpieces. From classic dishes bursting with rustic charm to innovative creations that showcase their unique flavors, this exploration of green bean recipes promises to satisfy every palate and elevate your culinary skills.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC GREEN BEAN MEDLEY



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"This is one of my favorite ways to cook green beans. Everyone loves it!" -Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a Dutch oven over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH GREEN BEANS (A.K.A TOM CRUISE GREEN BEANS)



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds fresh green beans, tips removed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Salt

Steps:

  • Wash and drain the beans. Put 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Add the beans and cook until tender but still very crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain the beans and add the butter, tossing to coat as it melts. Season with salt.

FRESH GREEN BEAN MEDLEY



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Looking for a way to dress up fresh green beans in a flash? Try the tasty medley of flavors in this easy recipe. If you don't have sherry vinegar for the tangy sauce, try using cider or wine vinegar instead. -Judy Ferril, Shorewood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the red pepper, onions and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain beans; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the vinegar, basil, salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORFUL GREEN BEAN MEDLEY



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With its bright colors, this veggie side makes a pretty partner for all kinds of meat entrees. Elke Rose - Waukesha, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet orange pepper, cut into strips
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute orange pepper and water chestnuts in butter until tender. Add the garlic, salt, onion powder, basil and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Add beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK GREEN BEAN MEDLEY



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Sweet orange peppers add bright flavor to this simple, elegant side-a perfect pairing for any entree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and orange pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add green beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN AND MUSHROOM MEDLEY



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This is a great vegetable side dish. This is always served at our family gatherings with no leftovers.

Provided by THE MOM

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 carrots, cut into thick strips
¼ cup butter
1 onion, sliced
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans and carrots in 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and mushrooms until almost tender. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in green beans, carrots, salt, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and white pepper. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

POTATO GREEN BEAN MEDLEY



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I usually start preparing this first for the meal. I often use the fresh beans from our big backyard vegetable garden.-Bonnie Evans, Cameron, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bacon strips, diced
4 to 6 medium red potatoes, cut into small wedges
1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , To reserved drippings, add the potatoes, green beans, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Drain if necessary. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GREEN BEAN MEDLEY



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Make and share this Green Bean Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Daphne2002

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch lengths
2 carrots, cut into thick strips
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, sliced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Steam or cook carrots and green beans in boiling water.
  • Cook until tender, but still firm.
  • Melt butter over medium heat.
  • Saute onions and mushrooms until almost tender.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in green beans, carrots, seasoned salt, garlic, and white pepper.
  • Cover and cook five minutes on low heat.

GREEN BEAN OR VEGETABLE MEDLEY CASSEROLE



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You can use either green beans, or the frozen medley of vegetables for this casserole, either way you can't go wrong!

Provided by JackieMarie

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) frozen vegetables
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Stir soup, sour cream, pepper, veggies, 2/3 cup of fried onions and 1/4 cup swiss cheese in 2 quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake 40 minutes at 350.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese & onions over and bake for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 547, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.2

GREEN BEAN AND SWEET POTATO MEDLEY



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Roasted sweet potatoes are tossed with green beans and a sweet sherry sauce.

Provided by Holland House

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Holland House®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine
3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon onions, diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch thyme
1 (16 ounce) package green beans whole, frozen
½ cup Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4x1/4x3 inch spears. Place in 9x13 inch casserole. Add 2 cups brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup cooking wine. Bake in oven for 25 minutes, basting several times.
  • While potatoes cook, melt butter in saute pan. Add onions, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, seasonings, and green beans. Saute for 2 minutes; add cooking wine and continue to saute until desired tenderness of vegetables. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from any remaining basting liquid; toss with green beans and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Carbohydrate 90.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 352.8 mg, Sugar 59.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Green Beans: Select vibrant green beans that snap easily when bent. Avoid limp or discolored beans.
  • Prepare Beans Properly: Trim the ends of the green beans and remove any strings or blemishes.
  • Blanch Beans for Salads: For salads, blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to ice water to stop the cooking process. This will help preserve their crisp texture and bright color.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Don't limit yourself to just green beans. Add other vegetables like broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for a more colorful and flavorful medley.
  • Experiment with Dressings: Try different dressings to complement the green bean medley. A simple vinaigrette, a creamy ranch dressing, or a tangy Asian-inspired dressing are all great options.
  • Consider Serving Warm: While green bean medley is often served cold, you can also serve it warm as a side dish. Sautéed or roasted green beans with garlic and herbs make a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.

Conclusion:

Green bean medley is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Its vibrant colors, crisp texture, and fresh flavors make it a popular choice for salads, side dishes, and even main courses. With endless variations and the ability to customize it to your preferences, the green bean medley is a dish that everyone can appreciate. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give this green bean medley a try – you won't be disappointed!

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