Description
This quick and easy canned green bean recipe transforms simple canned green beans into a flavorful side dish with the addition of butter, olive oil, and spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it removes the canned taste by rinsing the beans and sautéeing them with aromatic seasonings for a perfectly warm, savory vegetable dish.
Ingredients
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Green Beans
- 1 can (15oz) green beans, drained and rinsed
Seasonings & Fats
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans: Drain the green beans and rinse thoroughly under cold water in a colander to remove excess salt from the brine and eliminate any canned taste.
- Heat fats in skillet: Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium until the mixture starts sizzling, ensuring the fats are hot and ready for cooking.
- Add green beans and seasonings: Place the rinsed green beans into the skillet and sprinkle with onion powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook until heated through: Cook the green beans uncovered, stirring occasionally, until they are fully warmed and infused with the seasoning flavors—approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Give the green beans a final taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing canned green beans reduces sodium and improves flavor.
- Butter and olive oil provide richness and depth of flavor.
- Red pepper flakes add a subtle heat but can be omitted for a milder dish.
- Serve as a side dish to complement various main courses.
- Can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: canned green beans, easy side dish, sautéed green beans, quick green beans, vegetable side recipe
