Dressy Green Beans Recipes

PERFECT ROASTED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• Wash and trim the rough ends off the green beans. Pat them very dry with clean tea towels (wet green beans turn soggy in the oven).
• Place the prepared green beans on your baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the beans and sprinkle the salt all over. Use your hands to toss until all of the beans are lightly coated in oil. Arrange the green beans across the pan in a single layer.
• Roast for 14 to 16 minutes, undisturbed, until they are crisp-tender with some golden, caramelized spots. (If using slender haricots verts, they may be ready a couple of minutes earlier.)
• Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with any desired accompaniments (see recipe notes for seasoning suggestions). Roasted green beans are best enjoyed while warm, but will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for 4 to 5 days.

DRESSED-UP FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

DRESSY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Brown bacon in medium saute pan over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on paper towel to drain.
• Drain off excess bacon fat. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and saute until onions begin to brown, 3-5 minutes.
• Add in green beans and continue to cook over medium heat until excess water is cooked down, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in cream cheese, cut into chunks, and bacon, crumbled. Cook briefly, stirring, until cream cheese is melted.