Easy Canned Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful "Easy Canned Green Beans" recipe, a quick and delicious way to transform pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing dish! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features tender canned green beans simmered in a rich blend of butter, olive oil, and savory seasonings like garlic, onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this dish is enhanced with a splash of chicken broth for added depth and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color. Serve these sautéed green beans as a comforting side for roasted meats or pair them with your favorite main dishes for an effortless, vegetable-forward meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Drain the canned green beans and rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and begins to bubble slightly.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine with the butter and oil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the drained green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat the beans evenly with the seasonings.
Pour in the chicken broth or water and stir gently. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the beans simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious and easy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1656 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
