Yahoo Lifestyle 15 Fresh and Flavorful Green Bean Recipes for Holidays or Everyday
Whether you are looking for the perfect side dish for your holiday ham, turkey, or roast, or just need an easy side dish recipe for a busy weeknight dinner, it's green beans that fit the bill. You can start from fresh or frozen, they cook up fast, and they are so versatile, like these 15 fresh and flavorful green bean recipes for holidays or every day.
I'll admit, I get in a veggie rut. On Thanksgiving, it's always the same green bean casserole. For Christmas Eve dinner, we have green beans and mushrooms sautéed in butter. Easter calls for roasted asparagus. And the summer holidays are all about a simple and fresh green salad.
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Even on weeknights, I tend to stick to basic roasted cauliflower or lemon parmesan roasted broccoli, or *gasp* just microwaving a bag of frozen vegetables. So I need the inspiration to break out of my comfort zone. Granted vegetables can be delicious on their own, simply roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper, or maybe sautéed in a little butter, but there's so much more you can do to make them taste amazing, and maybe even make them more appealing to the kids.
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That's why I love green beans. Fresh or frozen, they cook quickly, and they lend themselves to so many different flavors. You can go with Asian or Italian inspiration, try a sweet and savory blend, add nuts or cheese - so many possibilities. Forget about boring beans and make them taste amazing with these 15 fresh and flavor-packed green bean recipes for the holidays and everyday.
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Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Sweet and savory, and perfect for a busy weeknight or holiday meal.
Get the recipe: Pineapple Pecan Glazed Green Beans
Lauren Kelly Nutrition
It's always amazing when something so tasty can be fast and healthy too.
Get the recipe: Balsamic Glazed Green Beans with Cranberries and Almonds
A classic side dish with a rich and flavorful sauce.
Get the recipe: Green Beans Almondine
Cooking and Beer
The canned soup version has nothing on this dish.
Get the recipe: From-Scratch Creamy Sausage Green Bean Casserole
All Day I Dream About Food
Forget French fries, and dip these beans instead.
Get the recipe: Blistered Green Beans with Spicy Aioli
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Sweet and tart with just a little zing.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Glazed Green Beans
The Suburban Soapbox
A beautiful side for any main dish that can be served hot or at room temperature.
Get the recipe: Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Shallots and Walnuts
Magnolia Days
Buttery with a little spicy kick.
Get the recipe: Creole Green Beans with Peanuts
Lemons for Lulu
A side that is easy, fresh, and delicious.
Get the recipe: Green Bean Cherry Tomato Salad
Tastes of Lizzy T
Simple, festive, and perfectly caramelized.
Get the recipe: Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Crisp, fresh, and full of flavor.
Get the recipe: Lemon and White Wine Green Beans and Mushrooms
Gal on a Mission
These salty, tangy, crispy, crunchy beans are outrageous.
Get the recipe: Lemon Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds, Bacon and Feta
Rachel Cooks
You probably have all of these ingredients in your pantry and fridge.
Get the recipe: Roasted Green beans with Parmesan and Basil
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Plenty of Asian flair in this easy side dish.
Get the recipe: Sesame Ginger Sauteed Haricot Verts
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Lighter and more elegant alternative to the usual green bean side.
Get the recipe: Shallot and Balsamic Glazed Green Beans with Goat Cheese
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