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Quick Sesame Green Beans

Quick Sesame Green Beans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green beans into a steamer insert and set in a pot over one inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer beans to a serving bowl.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, miso paste, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Pour over the green beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

By calsmom

Green Beans with Tofu and Tahini Dressing

Green Beans with Tofu and Tahini Dressing

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and slice on the diagonal. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Mash tofu with a fork as much as possible. Mix in tahini and miso paste. Season with soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Blend with an immersion blender until it is the consistency of yogurt.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine.

By Diana71

Asian Green Bean Salad

Asian Green Bean Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Total
51 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place green beans in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine green beans, sugar, soy sauce, oil, mirin, and sweet chile sauce in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Mix in sesame seeds.

By Den2014

Soba Noodle Veggie Bowl

Soba Noodle Veggie Bowl

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Drop in soba noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and green beans and saute until softened but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soba noodles and toss with the cooked vegetables. Mix in soy sauce mixture and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Add baby spinach and cook until desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve in a bowl.

By Diana71

Vegetable Tempura

Vegetable Tempura

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk light soy sauce, mirin, and dashi granules together in a bowl for the sauce; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk water and egg yolks together in a bowl until well combined. Sift in flour and whisk until just combined; batter will be a bit lumpy.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a deep saucepan until very hot, but not smoking.
  4. 4 Dip sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, green beans, and shiitake mushrooms one by one into the batter and transfer immediately into the hot oil. Deep-fry tempura in batches, making sure to not overcrowd the wok, until batter is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat until all vegetables have been used. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

By ChefJackie

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, green beans, green bell pepper, and zucchini. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, flour, chicken stock, and soy sauce. Pour batter over chicken mixture and toss to thoroughly coat.
  2. 2 Mix vegetable oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into skillet, enough to make a 2 1/2 inch circle. Cover and cook 4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

By Sherbg

Cheesy Green Beans

Cheesy Green Beans

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, combine green beans, processed cheese, and dill.
  3. 3 Stirring occasionally, bake until heated through and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

By ZELDA621

Pearl's Green Bean Casserole

Pearl's Green Bean Casserole

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine green beans and soup in a small casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with onions. Bake for another 10 minutes.

By pearl

Three-Ingredient Green Bean Casserole

Three-Ingredient Green Bean Casserole

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, stir together the green beans and salad dressing; pour into the prepared dish. Crumble bacon over the top.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

By hs614

Vintage Fresh Green Bean Casserole (circa 1956)

Vintage Fresh Green Bean Casserole (circa 1956)

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add green beans and cook just until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix green beans and cream of mushroom soup together in a bowl; spread into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the green bean mixture and top with French-fried onions.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 30 minutes.

By jwhall

Green Beans

Green Beans

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Put green beans in a baking dish. Mix butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder together in a bowl; pour over green beans. Arrange bacon strips atop the beans.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is cooked and the green beans are tender, about 30 minutes.

By TammyJean

Amy's Green Beans and Sausage Dish

Amy's Green Beans and Sausage Dish

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
300 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place green beans in a large saucepan with a lid. Pour water over beans to cover; stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are very tender, 3 to 4 hours; add water throughout cooking as needed to keep moist.
  2. 2 Add potatoes and smoked sausage; cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender and beans and potatoes have absorbed the smoky flavor of sausage, about 2 more hours.

By A Smith

Honey Ginger Green Beans

Honey Ginger Green Beans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add green beans and cook until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Heat soy sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in soy sauce until fragrant; stir in honey. Add green beans and toss to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 minutes more.

By JuliaC

Airport Bob's Green Beans

Airport Bob's Green Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until done, but not quite crisp, about 9 minutes. Drain off grease and add butter and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved; remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Place the green beans into a pot and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil then cover, and steam over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain off water and stir in the sugar and bacon mixture. Serve immediately.

By Tracy T

Simple Roasted Green Beans

Simple Roasted Green Beans

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a roasting pan with olive oil.
  2. 2 Place beans and onion in the roasting pan. Drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring only once or twice, until beans are tender-crisp, about 30 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or once cooled to room temperature.

By Shawn Gardner

Green Bean and Stuffed Olive Salad

Green Bean and Stuffed Olive Salad

3.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green beans and onion in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the olives and liquid. Seal bag, and marinate at least 1 hour, turning occasionally. Serve over lettuce leaves, and sprinkle with bacon bits.

By CAROLINECOOKS

Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Lemon Pepper Green Beans

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place green beans in a steamer over 1-inch boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans; toss to coat.

By Annette

Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes

Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Layer green beans and potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add just enough water to barely cover. Top with salt pork.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low until tender, 6 to 8 hours.

By Jesi A

Best Green Bean Casserole

Best Green Bean Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix green beans and soup together in a large microwave-safe bowl until well combined. Microwave on high until warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir 1/2 cup cheese into mixture. Microwave on high, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread mixture evenly in a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top; sprinkle with fried onions.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and onions lightly brown, about 10 minutes.

By Jan

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green beans in a large saucepan or pot with one inch of water. You may place them in a steamer insert if you have one. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes, they should still be firm and bright green.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for a couple of minutes uncovered to reduce the sauce. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them.

By Pam Buffel

Easy Homestyle Green Beans

Easy Homestyle Green Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saucepan over medium heat, and add the bacon pieces. Fry for a few minutes, then add the onions. Cook and stir until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the green beans, and crumble in the bouillon cube. Stir to blend, then simmer for about 15 minutes. If you wish to simmer longer, add more water to keep the beans from scorching.

By Jennifer Bootz Evans

Green Beans with Smokey Bacon Vinaigrette

Green Beans with Smokey Bacon Vinaigrette

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make an ice bath by filling a large pot with ice and water; set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the boiling water until slightly tender yet crisp, about 3 minutes; drain. Immediately plunge the green beans into the ice bath to stop them from cooking further. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3 Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions to the bacon and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize and turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the green beans, red wine vinegar, and sugar; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Frank 'exodus' Macera

Yum Yum Green Beans

Yum Yum Green Beans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain off all but a thin coating of the grease. Add onions to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, stirring to remove any stuck on bits of bacon from the bottom of the skillet. Drain two cans of the beans, leave the liquid in the other two; pour into the skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.

By MYCHELLIE

Green Bean Okazu

Green Bean Okazu

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until evenly brown; drain excess fat.
  2. 2 Stir in green beans and about 1 cup water. Cover, and cook until beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Season with sugar and soy sauce, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.

By April Hilton

Snappy Green Beans

Snappy Green Beans

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Saute onions in bacon grease; add vinegar, and saute until onions are tender. Add green beans and cook until heated through. Crumble the bacon on top.

By Casey

Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds

Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on one side, then turn over to cook on the other side. Add almonds to the skillet at this time; cook and stir until almonds are light golden brown.
  2. 2 Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble or chop bacon, then return to the skillet. Melt butter in with drippings. Add green beans; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes.

By Lizzie Qualls McCrory

Peanutty Green Beans

Peanutty Green Beans

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook uncovered until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the green beans are cold, drain well and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  2. 2 While the green beans are cooking, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, peanuts, and miso paste in a mixing bowl. Once the green beans have been cut, stir into the peanut sauce and serve.

By ---

Mom's Great Green Beans

Mom's Great Green Beans

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain the green beans, reserving 1/2 of the liquid. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the reserved liquid.
  2. 2 Place green beans and liquid in a saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter or margarine and garlic pepper seasoning to taste. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove to serving bowl leaving beans sitting in their liquid. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

By Denise Godfrey