Fresh Green Beans

Fresh green beans are a classic Southern side dish. Today I’m going to show you how to make deliciously tender and flavorful fresh green beans with only 4 ingredients.

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Ingredients

• fresh green beans
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Break the ends of the green beans off and discard. Then break each green bean into bite-sized pieces.fresh green beans
• Place the green beans and butter in a large pot. Cover with water.1 stick unsalted butter,fresh green beans
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and continue cooking, stirring often, until the water is almost completely cooked out and the beans are very tender.
• Salt and pepper to taste.salt and pepper to taste

Creamed Beans and Taters

If you love the garden fresh taste of new potatoes and green beans, wait until you taste them coated in this rich creamy velvet sauce.

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Ingredients

• 1 Pound Green Beans fresh or frozen
• 6-8 small new potatoes
• 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 of a brick
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter 1/2 of a stick
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Wash and quarter new potatoes. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Place in colander to drain.
• While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until tender and very lightly browned (see photo, beans will just be browned in spots). Remove from skillet, leaving butter, and place over new potatoes in colander while you make the sauce. (This is not to drain them, this is just to keep from dirtying up another bowl by putting them in it).
• To remaining butter in skillet, add cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Lower heat to low and stir constantly until cheese melts. Use a whisk to beat lightly until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thinner sauce, stir in 2-3 more tablespoons of milk. Remove from heat, add beans and potatoes. Stir to coat.
• Serve warm. Enjoy!

Green Beans and Tomatoes

When you need a simple, quick, easy, and healthy Southern side dish to accompany your favorite main meal, try this recipe for last-minute green beans and tomatoes. It’s lightly seasoned, only needs 5 ingredients, and is ready in just 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 14.5-ounce cans green beans, drained
• 1 chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Place drained green beans in a medium saucepot. Add in chopped onion, tomatoes with juice, salt, and pepper. Stir.1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained,2 14.5-ounce cans green beans, drained,1 chopped onion,1/2 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Place over medium-high heat and bring just to a light boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve.

Sweet And Sour Green Beans

A little bit sweet and a little bit tangy, sweet and sour green beans with crispy bacon and onion are one of my favorite Southern side dishes.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 package bacon 6 or 7 slices
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 32 ounces french-style green beans or other green beans
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cut bacon into one-inch segments and place the bacon and chopped onion in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring often. Remove to a plate.1/2 package bacon,1/2 chopped onion
• Add beans to bacon grease and continue cooking over medium heat until they are to desired tenderness. Add vinegar and sugar and stir. Add bacon and onions back and let simmer for a few minutes, stirring often. Salt and pepper to taste.1/2 chopped onion,32 ounces french-style green beans,2 tbsp vinegar,2 tbsp sugar,salt and pepper to taste
• Serve warm.

French’s Green Bean Casserole

This French’s green bean casserole recipe makes the perfect Southern side dish. It features a deliciously rich creamy sauce, crunchy fresh green beans, and French’s crispy fried onions on top.

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ngredients

• 1 lb green beans
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 medium shallot minced
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (I use buttons)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk you would like
• 1 1/2 cups crispy onions

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the green beans. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes, then drain, place in an ice-water bath, and set aside.1 lb green beans
• In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add butter or olive oil, shallots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes more or until lightly browned.salt and pepper,2 tbsp butter or olive oil,1 medium shallot,2 cloves of garlic,1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (I use buttons)
• Sprinkle in flour and whisk to stir and coat the veggies. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add in veggie stock, whisking together. Add milk of your choice next and whisk to stir again. Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low to thicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes more, or until thick and bubbly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.2 tbsp all-purpose flour,3/4 cup vegetable broth,1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Remove from heat and add 1/3 (i.e 1/2 cup) of the fried onions. Toss to coat well, and top with remaining onions (1 cup). Bake for 15 minutes, or until warmed through, bubbly, and slightly browned on top. Serve right away.