Description
Discover the best Green Bean Recipes—from roasted and crispy to fresh salads and sautéed sides. These versatile dishes are perfect for weeknights, holidays, and healthy meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional seasonings: lemon zest, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, herbs
- Optional mix-ins: cherry tomatoes, almonds, mushrooms, onions
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends.
- Choose your cooking style: sauté, roast, steam, or blanch.
- For roasting: toss beans with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes.
- For sautéing: heat oil or butter in a skillet, add green beans, and cook 8–10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add flavorings like lemon juice, Parmesan, herbs, or chili flakes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Green beans pair well with citrus, cheese, garlic, herbs, nuts, and tomatoes. Mix and match seasonings to create endless variations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Varies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green bean recipes, easy green beans, roasted green beans, sautéed green beans, healthy side dish