The Best Canned Green Bean Recipe
This is the BEST canned green bean recipe because it's cheap, easy, and pretty quick too! Perfect for a fast and simple side dish to complement any meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 104kcal
Cost: Recipe $1.14 / Serving $0.29
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.14)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ($0.25)
- 1 can (15 ounces) green beans, drained and rinsed ($0.64)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder ($0.04)
- ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional ($0.02)
Instructions
- Prep. Drain and rinse the green beans under cold water to remove excess brine.
- Heat. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and lightly sizzling.
- Cook. Add the green beans, onion powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook uncovered, stirring gently, until heated through.
- Adjust. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Notes
- Flavor Boost. Add cooked bacon or bacon bits, but reduce the added salt if using.
- Sodium Control. Always drain and rinse canned green beans, and use low-sodium beans if available.
- Handling. Stir gently to prevent breaking the beans.
- Storage & Reheating. Refrigerate leftovers for 4 to 5 days and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
