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How to Cook Canned Green Beans on the Stove

This recipe gives the complete instructions for how to cook green beans on the stove top so they taste totally home made.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can of green beans
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 slice of bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ½ cup fresh water
  • 1 teaspoon of bouillon concentrate OR 1 bouillon cube
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. On the stovetop over medium heat place a small saucepan and the butter and bacon. Cook the bacon till crispy.
  2. Drain the water from the green beans (unless it is a pre seasoned green bean).
  3. Add the beans, ½ cup fresh water, bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (optional) to the bacon/butter mix and then taste once all of that is mixed in. Follow with salt and pepper according to your tastes.
  4. Heat over medium heat until the beans are heated through. If you prefer soft southern style green beans, continue to cook until beans are soft.

Notes

  • Drain the water out of the green bean can UNLESS you have purchased the green beans that have flavorings already in them EX: Margaret Holmes Seasoned Italian Green Beans.  
  • Many people will tell you that the water in the canned green beans contains lots of flavors, but personally, depending on what kind of beans you have purchased, you might not like the flavor of the water!  (The water won’t hurt you, so if it is too late to drain it off, don’t worry about it).
  • If you don’t have some of the ingredients in the recipe, just don’t worry about it.  The only things that are absolutely essential are the salt and pepper.
  • I know you are saying to yourself, “Sugar?”, the answer is, “Yes, sugar, sugar” (say with a southern accent).  You won’t be sorry.
  • Drain the water out of the green bean can UNLESS you have purchased the green beans that have flavorings already in them EX: Margaret Holmes Seasoned Italian Green Beans.  
  • Many people will tell you that the water in the canned green beans contains lots of flavors, but personally, depending on what kind of beans you have purchased, you might not like the flavor of the water!  (The water won’t hurt you, so if it is too late to drain it off, don’t worry about it).
  • If you don’t have some of the ingredients in the recipe, just don’t worry about it.  The only things that are absolutely essential are the salt and pepper.
  • I know you are saying to yourself, “Sugar?”, the answer is, “Yes, sugar, sugar” (say with a southern accent).  You won’t be sorry.

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2020IU (40%) Vitamin C 29.4mg (33%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 530mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2020IU 40%
Vitamin C 29.4mg 33%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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