Best 5 Quick Smoky Green Beans Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, quick smoky green beans stand out as a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. This delectable dish offers a harmonious balance of smoky, earthy, and vegetal notes, making it a versatile side dish that complements a wide range of entrees. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a nutritious and flavorful weeknight meal, this guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect quick smoky green beans.

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

QUICK, SMOKY GREEN BEANS



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Instead of using smoked pork fat, try this other smoky ingredient - smoked salt - for a healthier version of green beans.

Provided by Teresa

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ (16 ounce) package frozen green beans, defrosted
1 tablespoon bacon bits
½ teaspoon hickory smoked salt, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute; watch carefully as seeds burn quickly. Add green beans, bacon bits, smoked salt, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until beans are hot, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 686.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

QUICK, SMOKY GREEN BEANS



Quick, Smoky Green Beans image

Instead of using smoked pork fat, try this other smoky ingredient - smoked salt - for a healthier version of green beans.

Provided by Teresa

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ (16 ounce) package frozen green beans, defrosted
1 tablespoon bacon bits
½ teaspoon hickory smoked salt, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute; watch carefully as seeds burn quickly. Add green beans, bacon bits, smoked salt, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until beans are hot, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 686.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

QUICK SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Quick Southern-Style Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, cut or 1 (15 ounce) can French style green beans
1 tablespoon chopped country ham or 1 tablespoon chopped bacon

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a small saucepan. Add country ham or bacon.
  • Warm over low heat, about 15 minutes. (The beans will be warm before then but the extra time allows them to absorb the flavor of the ham.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 33.9, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.3

SMOKY GREENS AND BEANS



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bean     Onion     Side     Sauté     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Green Bean     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Party     Potluck     Simmer     Paprika     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 141/2-ounce can vegetable broth
8 cups coarsely chopped assorted greens (such as kale, mustard greens, and collard greens; about 8 ounces)
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained
Grated Manchego or Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over mediumhigh heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and paprika; stir 1 minute. Add broth and greens; bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until greens are wilted and tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in beans and simmer 1 minute to heat through. Divide among bowls; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

SMOKY BEANS



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These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! -Pat Turner, Seneca, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 90-95 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds sliced bacon, diced
3 medium sweet onions, chopped
6 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans, undrained
6 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 cans (16 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
4 packages (12 ounces each) miniature smoked sausages, cut in thirds
3 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in reserved drippings until tender. , In a very large bowl, combine the beans, sausages, bacon and onions. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bean mixture. , Pour into four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen green beans instead of fresh ones.
  • If you don't have liquid smoke, you can use smoked paprika instead. Just add 1/2 teaspoon to the olive oil before cooking the green beans.
  • For a crispier texture, cook the green beans for a shorter amount of time.
  • If you like your green beans with a little bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the olive oil before cooking.
  • Serve the green beans immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Smoky green beans are a quick and easy side dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are a great way to add a smoky flavor to your meals, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give these smoky green beans a try.

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