Delicious and Creative Green Bean Recipes

Green beans are the unsung heroes of the side dish world. Often relegated to a simple steamer basket, these crunchy veggies have so much more to offer. Whether you're throwing them in a stir-fry, baking them into a casserole, or just jazzing them up with some garlic and almonds, green beans can transform any meal from mundane to mouth-watering. So why settle for the same old sides? Let's explore some green bean recipes that are not only easy to whip up but also pack a punch in the flavor department. Get ready to see green beans in a whole new light!

Sautéed Green Beans With Garlic & Lemon

A plate of cooked green beans seasoned with spices and a lemon wedge, served with a fork on the side. — Sautéed Green Beans With Garlic & Lemon. Photo credit: The Food Blog.

Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon are a simple but delicious and versatile side dish that goes with everything. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans

A plate of roasted green beans seasoned with spices. — Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans. Photo credit: Everyday Eileen.

Oven roasted green beans, perfectly seasoned to perfection with garlic and drizzled with olive oil. Ready in less than 20 minutes.
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Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

A white oval plate filled with cooked green beans seasoned with herbs, displayed on a light surface. — Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans. Photo credit: The Urban Life.

This air fryer frozen green beans recipe takes 10 minutes to make crispy and flavorful veggies. It's a quick, easy, and healthy side dish!
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Green Beans Almondine (10 Minutes!)

Sautéed green beans with sliced garlic in a black skillet. — Green Beans Almondine (10 Minutes!). Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

This easy green beans almondine recipe is garlicky, lemony, and packed with crunchy almonds! Make it with just 6 ingredients in 10 minutes.
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Orange Ginger Green Beans

A plate of cooked green beans garnished with lemon zest, served with a spoon. — Orange Ginger Green Beans. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

Here is a make-ahead green beans recipe with orange and ginger. These Orange Ginger Green Beans are delicious and can be made ahead which makes them great for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes With Green Beans

A bowl of stew with sliced sausages, potatoes, and green beans. — Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes With Green Beans. Photo credit: A Mind Full Mom.

Made with only 6 ingredients and in 15 minutes, this recipe for Instant Pot Smoked Sausage with Potatoes is a fast family dinner!
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Green Beans Almondine (Green Beans With Almonds)

A plate of cooked green beans garnished with sliced almonds, served on a ceramic dish with a spoon. — Green Beans Almondine (Green Beans With Almonds). Photo credit: A Beautiful Plate.

Green Beans Almondine - classic French green bean recipe with toasted almonds and elevated with shallots, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Delicious!
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Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans

A bowl of cooked green beans mixed with diced carrots, served on a plaid tablecloth. — Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans. Photo credit: Renee's Kitchen Adventures.

If copycat restaurant recipes could get awards for being dead ringers, this recipe for Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans would take the prize. Canned green beans simmered with smokey bacon and onion until they are super tender make an awesome addition to any holiday table, weeknight dinner, or weekend feast!
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Speckbohnen (German Green Beans)

A bowl of cooked green beans garnished with bacon bits and sliced almonds, served on a white oval dish. — Speckbohnen (German Green Beans). Photo credit: Caroline's Cooking.

You'd be surprised a couple simple additions brighten up plain beans, but that's exactly the case with these speckbohnen, German green beans. A tasty, easy side.
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Sauteed Green Beans Recipe (An Easy Side Dish!)

A plate of cooked green beans garnished with herbs and minced garlic, served with a wooden serving spoon. — Sauteed Green Beans Recipe (An Easy Side Dish!). Photo credit: Kylee Cooks.

Garlic and shallots gently flavor these sauteed green beans making them a wonderful weeknight or holiday side. Easy to make, and fabulous to eat!
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Skillet Sausage Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe

Cooked green beans and baby potatoes in a pan, stirred with a wooden spoon. — Skillet Sausage Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Call Me Pmc.

Old Fashioned Skillet Sausage Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe are 'slap yo mama' good. One pan, stovetop with sausage, green beans, & potatoes
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Green Bean Curry | Aloo Beans

A bowl of cooked green beans and diced orange carrots garnished with chopped cilantro. — Green Bean Curry | Aloo Beans. Photo credit: Ministry Of Curry.

A classic Indian recipe, green bean curry is a simple flavor packed dish cooked with few spices. Serve with Roti or Rice for a delicious meal.
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Marinated Green Beans

A bowl of green bean salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a light dressing, served on a dining table. — Marinated Green Beans. Photo credit: Savory Experiments.

With only 35 minutes of cook and prep time, these Marinated Green Beans will be your family's new favorite side dish. Fresh and delicious!
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Oven Roasted Green Beans With Garlic & Parmesan

A plate of roasted green beans topped with grated parmesan and golden garlic slices. — Oven Roasted Green Beans With Garlic & Parmesan. Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

This EASY oven roasted green beans recipe with garlic and parmesan is the perfect side for weeknights or holidays! Learn how to roast green beans perfectly in just 20 minutes, with simple ingredients.
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Quick And Easy Purple Green Beans Recipe

A bowl of fresh purple string beans on a wooden surface. — Quick And Easy Purple Green Beans Recipe. Photo credit: I Heart Vegetables.

These quick and easy green beans can be on the table in 15 minutes! It's a perfect healthy side dish!
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Garlic Green Beans With Brown Butter (Easy Recipe)

A plate of cooked green beans garnished with garlic and herbs. — Garlic Green Beans With Brown Butter (Easy Recipe). Photo credit: Joyfully Mad Kitchen.

Garlic Green Beans are a perfect vegetable staple. Even your kids will love this flavorful side made with fresh or frozen beans.
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Southern Style Green Beans

A bowl of cooked green beans mixed with pieces of bacon and onions. — Southern Style Green Beans. Photo credit: Bowl Of Delicious.

These Southern Style Green Beans are easy and melt-in-your mouth delicious- they're smoky from the bacon and super savory from simmering to perfection in chicken broth! YUM.
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Ham And Green Bean Soup

A bowl of soup with green beans, diced potatoes, and sliced sausage, served with a spoon on a wooden table. — Ham And Green Bean Soup. Photo credit: Hearth & Vine.

With Pennsylvania Dutch country flavors this ham and green bean soup recipe is easy to make and great for a bean harvest or leftover ham.
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Crispy Oven-Baked Green Bean Fries

A plate of crispy baked green bean fries coated with breadcrumbs and parmesan on a marble countertop. — Crispy Oven-Baked Green Bean Fries. Photo credit: I Heart Vegetables.

These crispy crunchy green bean fries are baked in the oven so they're a perfect healthy side dish! They only take a few minutes to prepare!
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Garlicky Steamed Green Beans: Easy Recipe

A plate of cooked green beans garnished with lemon slices and garlic, placed on a green napkin with various vegetables in the background. — Garlicky Steamed Green Beans: Easy Recipe. Photo credit: She Loves Biscotti.

Who says fast food is bad for you? Easy Garlicky Steamed Green Beans is the ultimate fast food...for vegetables that is. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Simple Skillet Green Beans

A plate of sautéed green beans garnished with spices, served with a spoon on a wooden table. — Simple Skillet Green Beans. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

You'll want to save this simple recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with garlic. It is a green bean recipe that's both quick and delicious!
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Sautéed French Green Beans

A plate of cooked green beans topped with diced bacon, served on a striped cloth. — Sautéed French Green Beans. Photo credit: Caroline's Cooking.

These sautéed French green beans are a wonderful way to dress up beans with great flavor but minimal effort. The garlic & shallot pair perfectly with the tender beans.
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