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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Green Beans and Onions

    Published: Jul 3, 2019 · Modified: Oct 21, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 531 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Green beans & onions recipe.
    Green beans & onions recipe.
    Green beans & onions recipe.

    Green Beans and Onions is a quick and easy side dish for your next weeknight meal. Fresh green beans are tossed with flavorful sautéed onions, garlic, and butter. Ready in twenty minutes.

    A saute pan of vegetables on a wooden counter.

    This green beans recipe is filled with flavor and surprisingly simple. Fresh green beans are sauteed on the stove top with onions and garlic butter. 

    My secret to tasty vegetables is simple - add flavor! By sautéeing the onions and garlic, you create a deliciously flavorful butter sauce. It adds so much depth and flavor to otherwise plain beans.

    Serve these green beans as a side dish for your next weeknight meal or holiday dinner. Green beans pair well with meatloaf, baked chicken, and spiral sliced ham.

    Using fresh green beans

    I highly recommend using fresh green beans for this recipe. I find them in the produce section of my local grocery store, or at my local farmer's market. The extra flavor you get from using fresh produce can't be beat.

    If you can't find any fresh green beans, I recommend using frozen green beans instead. They will thaw while boiling, though may require an additional minute of cooking time.

    If you have canned green beans on hand, simply skip step one (boiling), and continue as written.

    How to trim green beans

    Stems sliced off green beans.Trimming green beans is very easy. First, turn all of your green beans with the stems pointing in the same direction. Gather them in a small bundle and trim off the stem ends.

    There is no need to cut off the opposite "curly" end of the green bean, it can be eaten as is!

    Saute pan filled with green beans, ready to serve.

    What to serve with green beans

    Green beans make an excellent side dish for your next weeknight meal or holiday gathering.

    I enjoy making Green Bean Casserole for Thanksgiving, but these sautéed green beans would make a fantastic and healthy alternative for your holiday table.

    Trying pairing these green beans with a few of my favorite main courses:

    • Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin
    • Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Butter
    • Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
    • Easy Panko Crusted Salmon
    • French Onion Pork Chops

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    Green Beans and onions

    Green Beans and Onions is a quick and easy side dish for your next weeknight meal. Fresh green beans are tossed with flavorful sautéed onions, garlic, and butter. Ready in twenty minutes.
    Prep Time5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time15 minutes minutes
    Total Time20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil. Boil green beans for five minutes, then strain and set aside. 
    • In a sauté pan over medium heat, add butter. Once melted and bubbling, add sliced onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are lightly browned and begin to turn translucent.
    • Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, taking care not to burn the garlic (it will brown quickly).
    • Add green beans to sauté pan, stirring to combine. Cook for one additional minute before removing from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Fresh green beans can be substituted with frozen green beans instead.
    • If using canned green beans, skip step one, then continue recipe as written.
    • Make this recipe vegan by substituting the butter with olive oil.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Frank

      November 24, 2022 at 9:20 am

      Hi Heather! My mom asked for this dish to be served today for Thanksgiving and I like your recipe the best. It is simple, and, while I haven’t made it yet, I can tell it will be delicious. I know she will love it. Thanks for the recipe Heather!

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    2. Shannon

      February 21, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      Yum! These are amazing! Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Lisa Robinson

      August 14, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      Can the green beans and onion recipie be frozen and if so for how long?

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      • Heather

        August 15, 2021 at 8:51 am

        Hi Lisa, your cooked green beans and onions can be stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container and frozen for up to 3 months.

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