Green Bean Side Dish Recipes

Top-rated recipes for green bean side dishes whether you're looking for the classics or something new and fun to try.

Staff Picks

Sesame Green Beans

Rating: 4.4 stars
442
I had always been indifferent to green beans... until I tried this recipe, given to me by a friend. For such a simple dish, you will be surprised at how much flavor this has! Broccoli is equally delicious prepared this way.
By SPRUCETREE18

Easy Garden Green Beans

Rating: 4.44 stars
100
This is a flavorful, simple way to dress up plain steamed green beans for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you are getting the rest of the meal together.
By mrsmiz

Arica's Green Beans and Feta

Rating: 4.63 stars
34
Fresh side dish with feta cheese as an accent flavor.
By Nicole

Smothered Green Beans

Rating: 4.55 stars
451
Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor.
By Michele O'Sullivan

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Rating: 4.7 stars
594
The flavors of this side dish are intense! It is great as a starter to an Asian menu, or as a significant addition to a light stir-fry meal.
By COOKOFTHEHOUSE
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Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

Rating: 4.31 stars
76
The hazelnuts and lemon zest add a wonderful light touch. It's a favorite!
By Christina

Green Bean Bundles I

Rating: 4.4 stars
22
Easy and impressive side dish made with green beans, bacon, and French dressing - great for a crowd. You'll need a few toothpicks to carry this recipe off right!
By Dianne

Garlicky Green Beans with Shallot

Rating: 4.57 stars
24
Caramelized shallots and garlic with cheese. Yummy!
By murphyjct

'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans

Rating: 4.55 stars
270
Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet we make a bee line for the green beans! This is a simple and tasty re-creation of that much loved side dish, goes well with any Asian meal. Make sure to slice the garlic, don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.
By roweena

Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans

Rating: 4.47 stars
310
I discovered this dish at my mother-in-law's house during a family holiday buffet. Her being Japanese, she had many friends who brought wonderful Japanese dishes, and this was and has remained one of my favorites. It's light and fresh any time of the year.
By Cooking_Muse

Roasted Green Beans and Baby Red Potatoes

Rating: 4 stars
1
Fresh green beans and baby red potatoes are lightly seasoned and roasted into an easy side dish you can put together in a snap.
By photog_grrl

Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans

Rating: 4.56 stars
21
Spicy green bean recipe made simple in the air fryer. My flavor combination was inspired by a famous dish at a restaurant chain.
By Soup Loving Nicole
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Inspiration and Ideas

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans
Rating: Unrated
68
"I microwaved the green beans to get the perfect doneness, and mixed in the tomatoes and feta right before serving. Wouldn't change a thing!" – lutzflcat
Fresh Green Bean Recipes

Fresh Green Bean Recipes
With bright color and bold flavor, fresh green beans make an excellent side dish for any meal.
Grilled Green Beans

Grilled Green Beans
Rating: Unrated
32
Lemon-Parsley Green Beans

Lemon-Parsley Green Beans
Rating: Unrated
63
Savory Green Beans

Savory Green Beans
Rating: Unrated
45
Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Rating: Unrated
267

Sweet Green Bean Bundles

Rating: 4.63 stars
364

A unique break from dressing marinades.

More Green Bean Side Dish Recipes

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

Rating: 4.7 stars
399
Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.
By LookWhatsCooking

Sauteed Garden Fresh Green Beans

Rating: 4.78 stars
93
This is a great way to cook fresh green beans. This recipe is very basic, but can easily be jazzed up with some onions, fresh garlic, mushrooms - let your imagination run wild! This recipe also is very good for fresh asparagus.
By Cookin Ray

Roasted Green Beans

Rating: 4.69 stars
174
A great alternative to fast-food French fries. My family and friends love these as a snack or hors d'oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it's never enough!
By samanathon

Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans

Rating: 4.56 stars
20
Spicy green bean recipe made simple in the air fryer. My flavor combination was inspired by a famous dish at a restaurant chain.
By Soup Loving Nicole

Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry

Rating: 4.02 stars
66
Asian-style green beans with lots of flavor! This recipe is made for a large party; but can be scaled down for a family dinner. Serve cold or warm.
By Jackie O.

Southern Green Beans

Rating: 4.65 stars
284
I just love these beans! What could be better than green beans, potatoes, and bacon, all in one dish?!
By Erica Anderson

Chef John's Succotash

Rating: 4.64 stars
33
This may be America's oldest vegetable recipe, coming from a Narragansett Indian word, 'msickquatash,' which, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, means 'boiled corn kernels.' When most of you hear the word succotash, you probably don't think of a delicious vegetable side dish, you probably think of the catchphrase, 'Sufferin' succotash!' But succotash really is a great and very underrated recipe.
By Chef John

Bacon Feta Beans

Rating: 4.57 stars
88
This is a nice green bean dish for company that's low carb, too. Reheats nicely for leftovers.
By FOODAC

Pan Fried Green Beans

Rating: 4.23 stars
58
These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans.
By Shearyah Hawkins

Classic Country Green Beans

I love green beans in any form, but this is my family's absolute favorite way to eat them. There are never any leftovers!
By SunnyDaysNora

Arkansas Green Beans

Rating: 4.72 stars
333
My family would drink the sauce to this green bean dish, if I would let them! Your family will never look at Green Beans the same again. These beans are sweet and savory and smell fabulous in the oven.
By KamiShay

Easy Garlic Green Beans

Rating: 4.6 stars
67
This very simple quick and easy side dish is very popular in my family.
By Nichka

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Rating: 4.69 stars
38
I modified this recipe to be less oily. It is almost as good as take-out Chinese green beans. It tastes wonderful with ham and a baked yam.
By Tasha

Spicy Indian (Gujarati) Green Beans

Rating: 4.4 stars
66
Indian green bean side dish.
By CEESHOUSE

Slow-Cooked Green Beans

Rating: 4.71 stars
222
Why take something that normally takes 5 minutes to cook and cook it for 2 hours? Because it produces one of the most delicious things you'll ever taste. There's going to be a lot of juice, and that's what you dip your corn bread into.
By Chef John

Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans

Rating: 4.47 stars
310
I discovered this dish at my mother-in-law's house during a family holiday buffet. Her being Japanese, she had many friends who brought wonderful Japanese dishes, and this was and has remained one of my favorites. It's light and fresh any time of the year.
By Cooking_Muse

Garlic Green Beans

Rating: 4.42 stars
893
Caramelized garlic and cheese! Is there anything better with green beans? You'd better make plenty for everyone!
By Ericka Ettinger

Country Style Green Beans with Red Potatoes

Rating: 4.56 stars
25
These green beans and potatoes are a spectacular dish. I have been making them for years in large quantities for special events at my church. The smoked turkey tails make an excellent broth that is seasoned beyond words. Let the meat cook until it falls off the bone for the ultimate flavor, at least 2 hours.
By FAYE2696 - Faye Hughes

Country Green Beans

Rating: 4.73 stars
72
Fresh green beans are cooked with bacon, onion, and garlic for a delicious side dish.
By BellaDiva

Sweet and Sour Green Beans

Rating: 4.61 stars
64
A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork.
By DEBOKC

Southern Fried Green Beans

Rating: 4.69 stars
64
These Green Beans taste like they have been cooked all day, but only take minutes to make. They are a favorite of our family and guests.
By Tammy

Green Bean and Mushroom Medley

Rating: 4.61 stars
499
This is a great vegetable side dish. This is always served at our family gatherings with no leftovers.
By THE MOM

Down-South Style Green Beans

Rating: 4.39 stars
81
This recipe can also be cooked in a crock pot, and simmered all day. If fresh green beans are not available, use frozen. Just good ol' Southern style green beans with FLAVA!!
By Paula Stotts

Bacon-Garlic Green Beans

Rating: 4.56 stars
22
Another family favorite vegetable side-dish that is simple and quick to make. Great for family dinners, Thanksgiving, or any occasion. You can substitute lime zest for the lemon zest, if desired.
By markfernandez
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