Best Tangy Buttered Green Beans Recipes

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CLASSIC BUTTERED GREEN BEANS



Classic Buttered Green Beans image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 medium shallots, sliced
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
  • Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

SWEET AND TANGY GREEN BEANS



Sweet and Tangy Green Beans image

Sweet and tangy! This is a wonderful alternative to plain green beans or green bean casserole. It is quick and easy to make. Gives a unique twist to a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by ODIEZMA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 thick slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans
1 medium onion, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon, and set aside while reserving the grease in the pan. Stir the sugar, vinegar and onion into the bacon grease, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the beans, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the beans have reached your desired doneness. Crumble the bacon over the top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 145.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

SUNNY'S EASY GARLICKY LEMON BUTTER GREEN BEANS



Sunny's Easy Garlicky Lemon Butter Green Beans image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 16 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater or finely minced
Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch the green beans briefly in the boiling water, then transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the butter, garlic and lemon juice. When the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, add the green beans and toss until just heated through. Taste a green bean and season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove to a serving plate and wipe the pan clean. Add the almonds and lemon zest and quickly toast a minute or two. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and zest over the green beans and serve.

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



Buttery Garlic Green Beans image

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

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

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

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