Best Fiances Favorite Savory Green Beans Recipes

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SAVORY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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This savory side dish is a wonderful accompaniment to pork, beef and poultry. In season, fresh garden green beans can be substituted for the frozen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, optional
1 package (16 ounces) frozen whole green beans
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon if desired to a boil. Add beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans are tender. In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Drain beans; add to skillet. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup salted whole cashews
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey and butter. Saute pepper and onion in drippings until tender. Add the beans, teriyaki mixture, bacon, cashews and lemon juice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FIANCE'S FAVORITE SAVORY GREEN BEANS



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My boyfriend-turned-fiance absolutely FLIPS over these....hopefully you will enjoy them as much! Fresh green beans simmered with bacon, garlic, and onion, then joined with bread crumbs, seasonings, and cheese to create a wonderful side dish!

Provided by RANCHGIRL_59714

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices bacon, chopped
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the bacon, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon has just started to brown, about 8 minutes; mix in the balsamic vinegar, water, salt, black pepper, and green beans. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the green beans until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir in the bread crumbs. Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle with Italian cheese blend. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 857 mg, Sugar 3.1 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

BEST GREEN BEANS



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This recipe uses canned French cut green beans, combined with fresh bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for a tasty side dish.

Provided by HOLLYELIZABETH02

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound sliced bacon, diced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, diced
2 (15.5 ounce) cans French-cut green beans, drained
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place bacon into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook for a few minutes to soften the mushrooms. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 770.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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