Green Beans Recipes

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 flavor stands out in this pretty lattice-topped pie. A flaky golden crust holds the savory bean, mushroom...

Margaret Wagner Allen dresses up garden-fresh green beans in minutes, thanks to this easy microwave recipe. "The tender beans are...

This savory side dish is a wonderful accompaniment to pork, beef and poultry. In season, fresh garden green beans can...

This marinated medley using canned veggies is excellent for potlucks, accompanied by yeast rolls, cornbread muffins or Parmesan cheese squares....

Vegetarians and veggie-curious eaters will both love this vegetable lentil soup that's equal parts healthy and tasty.

For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green...

One bite of green beans with bacon makes us wonder why we'd ever eat this veggie any other way!

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

I used this recipe as an occasion to get my kids involved in cooking. They had fun snapping ends off...

This is a beautiful, interesting way to prepare vegetables for a holiday dinner. The flavor pairs well with a variety...

Someone asks for the recipe for this chilled salad every time I make it. It's a refreshing salad that's great...

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

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

This easy and elegant treatment for vegetables complements a variety of main courses. "Whenever I make it, someone always asks...

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

This simple dish is always a big hit, even with non-vegetable lovers. I’ve substituted frozen green beans for fresh, omitting...

"My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so...

This one-pot Thanksgiving dinner tastes like a big holiday dinner without the work. It's a great way to use up...

Garlic, tomatoes and olive oil are wonderful ingredients often found in Southern French cooking. In this dish, they complement the...

Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them...

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

Karen Riordan of Fern Creek, Kentucky dresses up traditional bean salad with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. "I'm a busy...

Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix...

Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to the ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends,...

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

A bright, colorful side option, this quick dish makes any entree look good. Make it with fresh veggies in the...

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

Even though our children are grown, my husband and I remain busy. So we rely on speedy recipes that call...