If you’re looking to enhance your meals with fresh, creative green bean recipes, this collection has something for everyone. From classic holiday casseroles to bold grilled and sautéed dishes, these recipes showcase the versatility of green beans and their variations like wax beans.
Enjoy lighter options like garlic basil wax beans or the smoky flavors of Traeger grilled dishes. For something indulgent, try air-fried green bean fries or bacon-wrapped green beans for a touch of elegance at your next dinner party.
Each recipe offers simple steps to create delicious sides or light meals perfect for any occasion. Explore these ideas and discover your next favorite way to enjoy this beloved vegetable!
Traeger Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This smoked take on shepherd’s pie layers chopped steak, ground beef, and vegetables under buttery mashed potatoes, cooked on a Traeger grill for a smoky richness.
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The Ultimate Southern Green Bean Casserole – Easy Recipe
A classic Southern casserole with tender green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions. A nostalgic, savory side perfect for holidays or potlucks.
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Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
A simple side dish of crispy roasted potatoes and tender green beans, offering a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal.
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Green Beans Almondine with Pomegranate Seeds
This French-inspired dish features green beans with buttery almonds and a festive twist from pomegranate seeds, adding color and a sweet-tart burst of flavor.
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Instant Pot Green Beans
Cook green beans quickly in your Instant Pot, infused with smoky bacon flavor for an easy, delicious side dish.
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Easy Niçoise Salad
A refreshing Niçoise salad with green beans, potatoes, eggs, tuna, and olives, tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette for a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
This homemade version of green bean casserole features a rich mushroom cream sauce and crispy DIY fried onions for a decadent holiday classic.
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Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon and Mustard Glaze
Sautéed green beans are elevated with crispy bacon and a tangy mustard glaze, making a quick and flavorful skillet side dish.
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Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Elegant and easy, these bacon-wrapped green beans are a visually stunning side dish perfect for holidays or dinner parties.
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Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese
Sweet cranberries, savory bacon, and creamy goat cheese combine with green beans for a festive and flavorful holiday side.
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Grilled Green Beans
Green beans are grilled to tender perfection with a smoky char and tossed in a garlic soy glaze, creating a simple side ready in 15 minutes.
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Instant Pot Lentil Vegetable Soup
A quick and hearty lentil soup made with green beans, mushrooms, and spinach, all cooked in the Instant Pot for a nourishing, vegetarian meal.
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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Crisp air-fried green bean fries paired with a spicy yogurt dipping sauce make a healthy and satisfying snack or side dish.
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