Best 4 Italian Style Green Beans Recipes

When it comes to easy and flavorful side dishes, you can't go wrong with Italian-style green beans. This classic dish combines the vibrant green of fresh green beans with aromatic herbs, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese to create a side that is both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. Whether you prefer your green beans crisp-tender or cooked until soft, there are endless ways to adapt this recipe to your liking. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for Italian-style green beans, providing you with tips and tricks to make the most of this delicious dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ITALIAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

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Here's a super-easy way to turn ho-hum green beans into a side dish that's elegant enough for company or special occasions. -Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
Dash each salt and pepper

Steps:

Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

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Just wanted to spruce up these frozen beans.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 oz green beans, frozen
1 c sweet onion, sliced
6 mushrooms, sliced
2 clove garlic, minced
4 slice bacon, chopped, opitional
1 tsp black pepper
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, no salt added/ basil, garlic & oregano
2 tsp mrs. dash, table blend

Steps:

1. Place thawed green beans in pot with onion, spices and diced tomatoes.
2. Simmer for about 20-30 till beans are tender. Add mushrooms last 5 min of cooking.
3. Prepare bacon in your favorite manner. I like to place it on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 min on 375°.
4. Crumble bacon and add to beans, top with grated Parmesan cheese.

MY ITALIAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

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Make and share this My Italian Style Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annas_Mom_Erin

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 16 ounces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon roasted red pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, french style
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

Melt butter in a saute pan. Add bacon and cook until done but not crispy.
Add next 4 ingredients and saute until onions are slightly browned and soft.
Add green beans and heat through. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.6

ITALIAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

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This is just a great little recipe, quick and easy, and uses ingredients that I think most people happen to have on hand most of the time. Great for the weight watcher!!

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 10 oz. package frozen green beans
1 14 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped, but don't throw away the juice
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dired oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Combine all the ingredients (plus about 3 tablespoons of reserved juice from tomatoes) in a pan and heat to boiling. Then reduce heat.
2. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the beans are done to your liking.

Tips:

Selecting the Right Green Beans: Choose fresh, tender green beans that snap easily when bent. Avoid beans that are wilted, bruised, or have yellow or brown spots.
Blanching Green Beans: Blanching helps preserve the color and crispness of green beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the green beans, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Sautéing Green Beans: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add some olive oil or butter, and sauté the green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Steaming Green Beans: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the nutrients and flavor of green beans. Place the green beans in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Roasting Green Beans: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the beans in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.

Conclusion:

Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer sautéed, steamed, roasted, or blanched, there's a green bean recipe out there to suit your taste. With their vibrant color, crisp texture, and mild flavor, green beans are a great addition to any meal.

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