Best 7 Sauce For Green Beans Recipes

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When it comes to green beans, the possibilities for delicious sauces are endless. Whether you prefer a classic creamy sauce, a zesty vinaigrette, or something in between, there's a perfect sauce out there to enhance the flavor of your green beans. In this article, we'll guide you through some of the best recipes for green bean sauces, taking into consideration different dietary preferences and tastes. From traditional favorites to creative twists, these sauces will transform your green beans into a culinary delight.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH MAGIC SAUCE



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch green beans
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Pinch crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green beans and saute, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from heat.
  • Add soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Drizzle mixture over beans and lightly toss to combine. Plate and serve.

FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH HEAVEN SAUCE



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Wonderful side dish that will make even the green bean haters beg for more. Created from my own trial and error. It is perfect now.

Provided by J.B. David

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir until sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, and allspice into onion mixture. Add green beans and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1085.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GREEN BEAN SAUCE



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Flavorful sauce that can be put on green beans, asparagus, broccoli, etc.

Provided by Rachael Barney Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried parsley, or to taste
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the eggs, mayonnaise, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 246.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SAUCY GREEN BEANS



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A special cooked sauce added to fresh green beans makes this a unique and hearty side dish and a pretty complement to any entree. -Hazel Holley, Samson, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh green beans
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/4 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and sugar until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the sour cream, parsley and vinegar until blended (do not boil)., Drain beans; place in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sauce and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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Make and share this Green Beans With Garlic Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs green beans, fresh (trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons ginger, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add green beans and saute till beans are just crisp but tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, minced garlic, honey and ginger. Pour over green beans in skillet and boil until sauce thickens and coats vegetables, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 510.1, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.2

GREEN BEANS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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I'm always looking for another way to prepare green beans! This has a hint of asian flavor because of the peanut butter and sesame oil.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated (may substitute 1 tsp ground ginger)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced (make sure it's large, or substitute 2 small)
1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Wash the beans and remove the strings. Cook in a small amount of boiling water 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine 1/2 cup water, creamy peanut butter, ginger, and ground red pepper. Set aside.
  • Saute garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add reserved peanut butter mixture and salt; stir well. Add the reserved beans; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until the beans are tender and the mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket. Place basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Drizzle over beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans: Fresh green beans have a crisp texture and a bright green color. If you're using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Cook green beans properly: Green beans should be cooked until they are tender-crisp. Overcooked green beans will be mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Choose the right sauce: There are many different types of sauces that can be used with green beans. Some popular options include:
    • Lemon-butter sauce
    • Garlic-butter sauce
    • Hollandaise sauce
    • Mustard sauce
    • Soy sauce
  • Add other ingredients: Green beans can be served with a variety of other ingredients, such as:
    • Almonds
    • Bacon
    • Breadcrumbs
    • Cheese
    • Mushrooms
    • Onions
    • Peppers
    • Tomatoes
  • Get creative: There are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking green beans. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients.

Conclusion:

Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With so many different sauces and ingredients to choose from, there's sure to be a green bean recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give green beans a try.

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