Best 7 Home Style Green Beans Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delicious home-style green beans! Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are a staple in many cuisines around the world and are often served as a side dish or main course. Whether you prefer them crispy or tender, there's a home-style green bean recipe out there for everyone. So, get ready to explore the tantalizing flavors of this humble vegetable and discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOME-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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IN THE SOUTH, we call a dish like this "comfort food". We serve it with corn bread, and they go great together. I make this as a side dish with any of my favorite entrees. It's so simple to prepare I can serve it up in no time. -Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups water
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine beans and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the bacon and seasoned salt; simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY HOMESTYLE GREEN BEANS



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Homestyle green beans like grandma used to make. Right out of a can, fool anyone even grandma.

Provided by Jennifer Bootz Evans

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, with liquid
1 cube chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat, and add the bacon pieces. Fry for a few minutes, then add the onions. Cook and stir until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the green beans, and crumble in the bouillon cube. Stir to blend, then simmer for about 15 minutes. If you wish to simmer longer, add more water to keep the beans from scorching.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 746 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ULTIMATE GREEN BEANS



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Tired of green bean casserole? Try this fresh green bean dish that is worthy of the holidays! When I make this at Thanksgiving I double or triple it depending on the number of people coming.

Provided by Eric

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon, diced
½ white onion, minced
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; return the skillet with the reserved bacon grease to the stove.
  • Cook the onion in the bacon drippings until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green beans and red pepper flakes; cook another 2 minutes. Pour the boiling water into the skillet and cover the skillet immediately; steam for about 15 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to keep the beans from sticking to the bottom. Add the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until the butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 116.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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

HOMESTYLE GREEN BEANS



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I used to not eat green beans until I tasted these. They are even better the next day, if there are any left over. Hope you enjoy them!

Provided by AllieOop

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 lb) bag frozen green beans
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 slices bacon, halved
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
salt and pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Separate bacon and brown in the bottom of a large saucepan.
  • Add onion, garlic, and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion just starts to turn translucent.
  • Add green beans.
  • Add chicken broth.
  • Cover and simmer at least 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and Tabasco if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 296.3, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.6

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.

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS



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Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have a crisp texture. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Trim the beans: Remove the stem ends of the beans. You can also cut the beans into smaller pieces if desired.
  • Blanch the beans: Blanching the beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. 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 immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Cook the beans: There are many different ways to cook green beans. You can boil them, steam them, sauté them, or roast them. The cooking method you choose will depend on your personal preferences and the other ingredients in your dish.
  • Season the beans: Green beans can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Some popular seasonings for green beans include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Conclusion:

Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. By following the tips in this article, you can cook green beans that are perfectly tender and flavorful. Whether you are serving them as a side dish, a main course, or a snack, green beans are a great addition to any meal.

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