Best 6 Savory Slow Cooker Green Beans Recipes

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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.

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

SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS



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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

1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans
½ cup frozen bell pepper and onion mix
¼ cup real bacon bits
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 stick butter, cut into chunks

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



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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

3 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into2-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
1 pound sliced cremini mushrooms (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice(about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
2 cups canned french-fried onions

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



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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

8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
5 cups chicken broth
2 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 large red onion, sliced on the diagonal
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or more to taste

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



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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

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 ounces coarsely chopped pancetta
1 shallot, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste

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



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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

6 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, sliced lengthwise
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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



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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

16 cups frozen french-style green beans (about 48 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

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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