Laying out succulent bundles of emerald-colored beans in your slow cooker may seem like an uncommon notion, but trust us, you'll be rewarded with a hearty and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Green beans, often relegated to a supporting role in salads or stir-fries, take center stage in this low-maintenance, delightful recipe. Whether you prefer them crisp-tender or meltingly soft, the slow cooker gently coaxes out their natural sweetness, while a medley of herbs and aromatics create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to discover the hidden potential of green beans as they transform into a savory delight that will become a staple in your slow-cooker repertoire.
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SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS
An easy way to make flavorful green beans with minimal effort.
Provided by JAYBUDDER
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place green beans, pepper and onion mix, and bacon bits in a slow cooker. Season with garlic salt and pepper and top with butter chunks. Cook on high until heated through, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
SLOW-COOKER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This comforting side dish takes a couple of supermarket short-cuts: Buy pre-sliced mushrooms and canned french-fried onions to save on prep time. The raw cremini mushrooms are thrown right into the slow cooker and release their savory goodness while the green beans cook.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 4h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the green beans, mushrooms and 1 teaspoon salt in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is just softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and stir constantly until it thickens into a paste, about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker and stir to coat the vegetables. (The sauce will loosen as it cooks.)
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until the green beans are tender but not mushy, about 4 hours. Remove the lid and stir. If the green beans look too soupy, cook for an additional 15 minutes uncovered. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a shallow serving dish and sprinkle with the fried onions. Serve hot.
SAVORY SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS
Get to your farmers market now! Fresh green beans are slow-cooked in a savory broth. Perfect for your outdoor party.
Provided by Saveur
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 8h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a small pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp but not fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place chicken broth, green beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt in a slow cooker. Add bacon and stir to incorporate fully. Cook on High for 1 hour.
- Turn slow cooker down to Low and cook for 7 hours more. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve in a large bowl with some of the broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1033.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SAVORY GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.
Provided by Eve
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.
- Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 124.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS
Why take something that normally takes 5 minutes to cook and cook it for 2 hours? Because it produces one of the most delicious things you'll ever taste. There's going to be a lot of juice, and that's what you dip your corn bread into.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 2h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir bacon in the hot pan until almost crisp, about 6 minutes. Add onion; cook until browned bits of food on the bottom of the pan have dissolved in the onion's juices and onion is soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato sauce. Cook until garlic has softened, about 1 more minute.
- Place green beans into a skillet and pour in chicken broth. Raise heat to high, add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to beans, and bring to a simmer. Beans will begin to soften. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add more broth or water if mixture seems dry.
- Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Cook until beans are soft and tender, about 30 more minutes. Transfer beans and some of the pan juices to a deep serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 781.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS
I spent hours in search of sides for a cooking demo to present to women from my church. These easy green beans became my star attraction. -Alice White, Willow Spring, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over beans and toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking to remove any tough or fibrous parts.
- Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the green beans, such as garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Add other vegetables or protein to the slow cooker along with the green beans for a more complete meal.
- Cook the green beans on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Serve the green beans immediately or store them in the refrigerator for later use.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooker green beans are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and healthy dish that will be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook green beans, give this slow-cooker recipe a try.
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