Frozen Green Bean Recipe

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5

34 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    38 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Frozen Green Bean Recipe

This Frozen Green Bean Recipe sautés thinly sliced purple onions and green beans in butter, then simmers them with water, salt, and pepper until the beans are tender and the liquid evaporates. The gentle sauté followed by simmering brings out the sweetness of the onions and softens the green beans while keeping their flavor intact. The simplicity of ingredients lets the natural flavors and texture of green beans stand out, making it a straightforward vegetable side dish.

Description

The recipe starts by melting butter in a saucepan and cooking thinly sliced purple onions until they soften, roughly three minutes. Then frozen green beans, water, salt, and black pepper are added to the pan. The mixture is brought to a simmer and cooked uncovered for about eight minutes, allowing the water to mostly evaporate and the green beans to become tender.

This method steams the green beans gently while infusing them with the flavor of butter and softened onions. The seasoning is minimal to highlight the green beans' fresh taste and maintain a clean, simple side dish that complements a variety of main courses.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tabelspoon butter
  • ½ cup purple onion sliced thin
  • 12 ounces green beans frozen, 1 small bag
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in the saucepan. 
  2. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until they start to soften. 
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients. 
  4. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes, or until most of the liquid is gone from the pan. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 447mg (19%) Potassium 208mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 585IU (12%) Vitamin C 11.9mg (13%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 585IU 12%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 13%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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