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26 Green Bean Recipes That Make It Easy to Eat Your Veggies

Updated on February 15, 2024

Green beans are more than just a side dish. This good-for-you ingredient can be the base of casseroles and stir-fries, a super salad mix-in—and just about everything in between!

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Our Best Ideas for Green Beans

Whether you're baking them into a Thanksgiving green bean casserole or simply trimming a batch of fresh beans to serve alongside an easy, family-friendly main dish, there's no denying that this versatile veggie deserves a spot on your table. Once you've mastered the basics of how to cook green beans, then all you need are a few relaible recipes—like these ones. They're all delicious but we can't get enough of this simple take; all you need to turn green beans into a winning side is a little bit of salt, pepper, butter and some sweet, onion-y shallots!

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Green Bean and Kale Caesar Salad

Getting your daily dose of greens never looked so good! This simple salad (made with tender baby kale) is made even more wholesome by the addition of tender green beans.

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Almost-Famous Green Bean Fries

Pro tip: Make a double batch and freeze one of the batches before frying. Next time a craving hits, just pop the frozen fries in heated oil for a crispy side that’s ready in minutes!

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Green Beans with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Grill the green beans for this side dish and you'll boost the flavor even more. Either way, they'll be savory and delicious, thanks to a bacon-mustard dressing.

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