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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    Pickled Green Beans with Smoked Salmon Dip

    I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo has won over even finicky eaters. —Dinah Halterman, Harmony, North Carolina

    Easy Sesame Green Beans

    2 reviews

    “My love for Chinese cooking sparked this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked beans from our garden. It’s great...


    Beef Veggie Soup

    2 reviews

    Brimming with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, green beans and mushrooms, this satisfying soup is a meal in itself. When...


    Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing

    My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...


    Saucy Green Bean Bake

    3 reviews

    Here's a different way to serve green beans. It's a nice change of pace from plain vegetables. —June Formanek, Belle...

    Green Bean Casserole for Two

    2 reviews

    This dish always conjures up memories of Mom's traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone loves green beans when...


    Barley Vegetable Soup

    6 reviews

    You'll love this delicious meatless soup brimming with veggies and barley. The plus is it's good for you too! —Mary...


    Vegetable Lentil Soup

    4 reviews

    Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils...


    Garlic-Buttered Green Beans

    3 reviews

    These dressed-up beans are simple to make but look and taste special. They're a perfect side dish for nearly any...


    Bacon and Garlic Green Beans

    5 reviews

    Adding white wine, lemon juice and garlic gives a little kick to green beans. It was enough to turn our...


    Green Bean Salad with Creamy Dressing

    2 reviews

    My grandmother passed on this refreshing side dish recipe. It’s always devoured at my house. —Jodi Galanis, Murray, Utah


    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    12 reviews

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...


    Lemony Green Beans

    6 reviews

    You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That’s the beauty of...

    Green Bean and Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings...


    Southern Green Beans with Apricots

    2 reviews

    Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds...


    Satisfying Beef Stew

    11 reviews

    This beef stew is so hearty and tastes even better the next day—if there are leftovers! It goes great with...


    Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    3 reviews

    Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and...


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    Balsamic Green Bean Salad

    62 reviews

    Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch...


    Thyme Green Beans with Almonds

    1 review

    Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family,...


    Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip

    4 reviews

    Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this...


    Tomato Green Bean Soup

    9 reviews

    This colorful soup is delicious any time of year. When I can't get homegrown tomatoes and green beans, I've found...


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    Quick Green Beans with Bacon

    20 reviews

    Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to...

    Company Vegetable Casserole

    13 reviews

    A neighbor passed this recipe on to me. I make the vegetable casserole for family dinners, reunions and potlucks, and...


    Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

    5 reviews

    Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep...


    Two-Bean Tomato Bake

    4 reviews

    Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic spice up this mouthwatering medley of beans, mushrooms, onion and tomatoes. It's even more flavorful...


    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...


    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    6 reviews

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Roasted Green Bean Salad

    5 reviews

    This easy recipe turns homegrown green beans into something special. A tangy dill and Dijon vinaigrette coats the beans without...