Green Beans Recipes

Made with canned or fresh varieties, these recipes with green beans impress either way. Try the veggie steamed, sauteed or roasted in standout side dishes, salads, soups and more.

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    Healthy Garlic Green Beans

    11 reviews

    "Because this recipe is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious, it has become the only way I make green beans,"...


    Mixed Bean Salad

    7 reviews

    Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.


    Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce

    2 reviews

    For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce...


    Bacon-Onion Green Beans

    10 reviews

    I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green...


    Mashed Potato Hot Dish

    12 reviews

    My cousin gave me this simple savory recipe. Whenever I'm making homemade mashed potatoes, I throw in a few extra...


    Chicken Bean Casserole

    5 reviews

    "I love to make this hearty casserole with crisp-tender green beans," writes Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "A perfect use...


    Creamy Turkey a la King

    5 reviews

    My friend made me this creamy casserole when I brought my twins home from the hospital. It's quick to make,...


    Refrigerator Garden Pickles

    6 reviews

    Canning isn't necessary for these crisp-tender, tangy pickles. Keep them in the fridge and eat them up within a month....

    Green Bean Chili

    4 reviews

    When folks hear this recipe's name, they're certainly skeptical. But after one taste, they're asking for the recipe! This chili...


    Fabulous Green Beans

    20 reviews

    My family loves this buttery sauce over green beans, whether they’re garden fresh or frozen. Another greeny option: Try sugar...


    Bacon-Almond Green Beans

    11 reviews

    “I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a magazine that required a lot of work," says Jackie Matthews...


    Green Beans German Style

    9 reviews

    My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The...


    Fresh Green Bean Medley

    4 reviews

    Looking for a way to dress up fresh green beans in a flash? Try the tasty medley of flavors in...


    Veggie Lovers Combo Salad

    2 reviews

    Here's a terrific way to eat a garden's worth of veggies. Use up to 5 cups of the freshest stuff...


    Tangy Bacon Green Beans

    6 reviews

    My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads....


    French Onion Tortellini Soup

    19 reviews

    This soup is delicious, pretty and unbelievably fast to make. For a creamy variation, I sometimes substitute cream of mushroom...


    Ranch Green Beans

    1 review

    Years ago, I discovered this handwritten recipe on a note card and decided to give it a try. It's deliciously...

    Citrus Green Beans

    2 reviews

    The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination...


    Creamed Green Beans

    2 reviews

    A family favorite for years, this special green bean recipe is a cinch to double and can be assembled ahead...


    Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans

    7 reviews

    I’ve heard radishes are the only vegetable you don’t cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and...


    Sausage Bean Delight

    1 review

    One of our children recently declared she doesn't like green beans. But she eagerly digs into this tempting dish.


    Green Bean Quiche

    1 review

    This colorful quiche is perfect for brunch or lunch. I even like to serve it for our Sunday night supper....


    Greek Three-Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    Green, kidney and wax beans combine for a summer classic with a tasty twist. Thanks to some bold Mediterranean flavors,...

    Barbecue Green Bean Bake

    4 reviews

    This recipe was given to me at a Bible study picnic by a dear lady who loved to make up...


    Balsamic Three-Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...


    Spiced Green Beans

    These yummy green beans have just the right amount of kick to spice up any meal. —Howard Pierce, Naperville, Illinois


    Red Potatoes with Beans

    8 reviews

    You can serve this homey blend of fresh green beans, potato wedges and chopped red onion hot or cold. Either...


    Pimiento Green Beans

    Here's an easy way to turn everyday green beans into a special side dish. Pimientos, Parmesan cheese and chicken broth...


    Green Beans with Red Peppers

    2 reviews

    "Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida....