Easy Seasoned Green Beans
This easy seasoned green beans recipe is made from simple ingredients that pack in BIG flavor. You'll love this green bean seasoning!
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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed (about 3 1/2-4 cups)
- 1 1/2-2 Tablespoons butter or 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
For Steamed Green Beans:
- Wash & Trim Your Green Beans. Rinse the green beans in colander under cool water to remove any dirt or grit. Gently shake a bit to drain excess water, then trim the beans. Use a sharp knife to cut off any stringy ends at the tops or bottoms of your beans, then cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Add 1-2 inches of water to a saucepan and insert a steamer basket. The water should NOT reach the bottom of the steamer basket.
- Steam The Beans. Bring the water to a boil & add green beans to the steamer basket. Cover with the lid and steam 5-7 minutes or until your desired level of tender.
- Finish & Season. Carefully remove the steamer basket from the saucepan, drain the water from the pan, and add greens back into the empty saucepan, or place on a bowl or plate. Toss with butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy these beans warm within 2 hours of making them, or chill leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.
For Sauteed Green Beans:
- Wash & Trim Your Green Beans. Rinse the green beans in colander under cool water to remove any dirt or grit. Gently shake a bit to drain excess water, then trim the beans. Use a sharp knife to cut off any stringy ends at the tops or bottoms of your beans, then cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Saute beans. Heat Butter in a medium or large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and 1/4 cup water to the pan and cook over medium heat 10-14 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender.
- Finish & Season. Sprinkle the beans with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir until evenly coated.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy these beans warm within 2 hours of making them, or chill leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.
Notes
- Can I Use This Seasoning For Frozen Green Beans? Yes! Frozen green beans are a great substitute for fresh green beans, as they're picked at their peak and quickly frozen to lock in their nutrients. Feel free to use frozen green beans instead!
Mix It Up! Try One Of These Tasty Variations
- Lemon. A little lemon zest adds brightness and freshness. I love this when I pair the beans with grilled chicken or fish! (Add a squeeze of lemon juice for even more lemon flavor!)
- Add Some Kick! A light sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add extra oomph and a bit of heat to your green beans. Start small and add more, to taste!
- Add Almonds Some Crunch. My favorite variation is adding some toasted sliced almonds for a little crunch. So satisfying! Pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts can be nice, too!
- Swap The Seasoning. Instead of the garlic, onion, and pepper, use a bit of our Italian seasoning blend!
- Try Some Parm For Umami. Finish these green beans with a tiny dusting of Parmesan cheese. This is lovely next to Gluten-Free Meatloaf, Italian grilled chicken, or steak!
- Use Heirloom Green Beans. During the summer months, keep an eye out for colorful green beans at the farmer's market or well-stocked grocery stores. This method works with purple, yellow, and speckled beans, too!
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.25Recipe | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 11.4mg | Sodium: 105mg
Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.
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