Green Beans Dressed Up Recipes

DRESSED-UP FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Our Test Kitchen adds lemon juice, bacon crumbles and Dijon mustard to transform everyday green beans into a standout partner for any entree. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Dressed-Up French Green Beans image

Steps:

Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4 cups frozen French-style green beans
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

EASY CANNED GREEN BEANS

I've been to several covered dish events where an inexperienced cook brought unseasoned green beans straight out of the can. So I thought there may be someone who would like some help with canned green beans. A simple recipe for a quick meal.

Provided by Valerie Johnson

Categories Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

1. NOTE: this recipe is intended for green beans from a can.
2. Drain juice off green beans. Rinse beans well with cold water.
3. Place beans in sauce pan and add just enough cold tap water to barely cover beans.
4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Stir once or twice while cooking.

Ingredients

2 can(s) cut green beans (14.5 oz cans)
1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules (i use wyler's)
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp seasoned salt (i use lawry's)
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp dry minced onions

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.

Provided by LookWhatsCooking

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Buttery Garlic Green Beans image

Steps:

Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches lemon pepper
salt to taste

DRESSED UP ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

Green beans were never a favorite vegetable of mine, until I tasted this version of them. Try to use fresh green beans, but frozen will work in a pinch. This is wonderful with asparagus also!

Provided by yooper

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Dressed up Italian Green Beans image

Steps:

Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
Combine beans and water in a dutch oven.
Bring to a boil.
cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
drain.
Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
Drain beans and set aside.
Saute mushrooms and next 7 ingredients in oil in a Dutch oven.
Stir in beans and cook until thoroughly heated.
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
3 cups water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese