Best Easy Garden Green Beans Recipes

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SAUTEED GARDEN FRESH GREEN BEANS



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This is a great way to cook fresh green beans. This recipe is very basic, but can easily be jazzed up with some onions, fresh garlic, mushrooms - let your imagination run wild! This recipe also is very good for fresh asparagus.

Provided by Cookin Ray

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green beans, onion salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together until desired tenderness is reached, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SIMPLE AND TASTY GREEN BEANS



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Simple and tasty green beans.

Provided by diana canada

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag; marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread green beans into a shallow baking pan; place under the broiler and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EASY GARDEN GREEN BEANS



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This is a flavorful, simple way to dress up plain steamed green beans for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you are getting the rest of the meal together.

Provided by mrsmiz

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket insert into a large saucepan and fill with water to a level just below the steamer. Bring to a boil. Add green beans, and steam to your desired degree of tenderness, or about 5 minutes.
  • Once the beans have cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove garlic slices and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 66.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GARDEN GREEN BEANS



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Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions," she relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped onion, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms, onion if desired and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in water chestnuts and seasonings; heat through. Drain beans and stir into skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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