easy green beans

These zesty steamed green beans are the epitome of an easy side dish! This healthy recipe is the perfect side to go with salmon.

Easy Lemon Green Beans

green beans*

olive oil

lemon

teaspoon kosher salt

black pepper

Place 1 1/2 cups water into a saucepan or pot and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, add the green beans in the steamer basket. Steam with the lid on 4 to 5 minutes until just tender (test with a fork).

Carefully remove the beans to a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.

Slow Cooker Green Beans Recipe - These are the best slow cooker green beans and have everyone coming back for more!

Slow Cooker Green Beans Recipe

green beans (trimmed)

butter

brown sugar

salt

garlic powder

soy sauce or coconut aminos

chicken stock

bacon (diced (optional))

green beans

Garlic powder is ground, dehydrated garlic. It is a very common seasoning. Applications include pasta, pizza, and grilled chicken. Garlic salt is simply salt plus garlic powder. (Pre-made products usually include an anti-caking agent.) Garlic powder is a common component of spice mix. It is also a common component of seasoned salt.

Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and the soy sauce or coconut aminos until smooth.

Add the green beans to at least a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the top. Toss to coat. Secure the lid of the slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. If you prefer a more tender green bean, add the optional chicken stock or water to the the slow cooker for cooking your green beans.

Cook the diced bacon until crispy, if using. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and add to the top of your green beans once they have finished cooking for serving.

30 Best Sides for Salmon

Fresh Garlic Green Beans are a great side dish pairing for any meal. Garlicky, crunchy, juicy, and packed with nutrition. Gluten-Free, Vegan.

Garlic Green Beans

green beans, ends

garlic (minced)

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

water

Aromatics: Warm the oil over medium heat in a sauté pan with a lid. Once warm, add the garlic and sauté for 60 to 120 seconds, until fragrant and golden. Add the green beans to the pan and season generously with salt and pepper, then stir until everything is lightly coated in oil.

Steam: Add the warm water to the pan and quickly cover the sauté pan with the lid. Let the green beans steam, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes, letting them steam longer if they are thicker.

Sauté: Uncover the green beans and stir well. Sauté the green beans for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender or cooked to your liking.

Serve: Serve warm, and as desired. These green beans are best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

The best Instant Pot Green Beans perfectly steamed, crunchy but still tender, and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe

salt and pepper (to taste)

Rinse and dry green beans, then trim off the ends.

Place 1 cup water in the Instant Pot, then place the steamer rack in the Instant Pot.

Place green beans on top of the steamer rack, then replace lid and move vent to SEALING.

Cook on MANUAL, LOW PRESSURE for 0-2 minutes, depending how soft you like your green beans. For firmer green beans cook for 0, for softer green beans cook for 2. (We usually cook ours for 1).

QUICK RELEASE once the time has expired.

Open lid carefully, then remove green beans from the instant pot and toss with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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