Green beans, with their vibrant emerald hue and crisp texture, are a versatile vegetable that can add zest and flavor to any meal. Whether you prefer them sautéed, steamed, or roasted, green beans are a delicious and nutritious addition to your plate. With a variety of seasonings and cooking methods to choose from, finding the perfect recipe to suit your taste buds is an exciting culinary adventure. This article will guide you through some of the most popular and delectable seasoning combinations, as well as provide step-by-step instructions to help you create a perfectly cooked green bean dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOM'S GREAT GREEN BEANS
Just plain green beans that taste great. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Denise Godfrey
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain the green beans, reserving 1/2 of the liquid. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the reserved liquid.
- Place green beans and liquid in a saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter or margarine and garlic pepper seasoning to taste. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Remove to serving bowl leaving beans sitting in their liquid. Use a slotted spoon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 549.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SEASONED GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Seasoned Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook green beans (you can steam the fresh ones about 15-18 minutes; or fix frozen according to pkg directions, or heat canned).
- Saute onion in bacon fat or butter/margarine until tender and starting to turn brown.
- Mix cornstarch, salt, mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar together with 1/2 cup of the water from the green beans.
- Add this to the onions in the pan and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Drain the cooked green beans and mix into the thickened onions; adjust salt and pepper and stir, coating green beans and cooking until reheated if necessary.
- Top with crumbled bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 876.1, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 6.6
GREEN BEANS WITH SEASONING
The mild flavor of the crisp-tender green beans and mushrooms in this side dish is sure to appeal to the whole family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute green beans and mushrooms in butter until crisp-tender. , Add lemon juice mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SEASONED GREEN BEANS
I like to add a little extra flavor to my green beans. And this mouthwatering recipe is one of the quickest and most delicious I have.-Katherine Firth, Oro Ballay, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the butter and seasonings. Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
ITALIAN GREEN BEANS
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in the microwave according to package instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, a generous pinch of salt and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Add the green beans, toss to coat them in the oil and saute another 2 minutes. Serve hot.
SWEET AND SPICY GREEN BEANS
The flavors of this side dish are intense! It is great as a starter to an Asian menu, or as a significant addition to a light stir-fry meal.
Provided by COOKOFTHEHOUSE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the green beans 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic, garlic chili sauce, and honey.
- Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes, or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 513 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SOUTHERN STYLE SEASONED GREEN BEANS (FROM CANNED)
A lot of folks simply open a couple of cans of green beans, heat, add a bit of butter...and wonder why no one eats them! This simple little "tweak" turns them into a delicious, satisfying side that'll change the way you think of canned green beans.
Provided by Soleilbb
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a heavy sauce pan (do not crisp the bacon, just cook enough to extract the drippings). Remove from heat.
- Empty the 2 cans of cut green beans into the sauce pan directly on top of the cooked bacon and drippings.
- Add salt to taste and then the 1/4 teaspoons of minced garlic. Stir well and return to heat.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to med-low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes (1 hour is better).
- Serve and enjoy.
- NOTE - Use good quality canned green beans. My family prefers "flat beans" (Cut Italian Green Beans), but regular cut will taste just as good.
Tips:
- Choose fresh green beans: Look for bright green beans that snap when you break them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans: Remove the ends of the beans and any tough strings.
- Blanch the beans: Blanching the beans helps to preserve their color and crunch. 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. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Season the beans: There are many different ways to season green beans. Some popular options include butter, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and lemon juice. You can also add herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano.
- Cook the beans: Green beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, sautéing, and roasting. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
Conclusion:
Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their mild flavor and crunchy texture, they are a great addition to any meal. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more elaborate main course, there is a green bean recipe out there to suit your needs. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious vegetable to add to your meal, reach for some green beans.
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