Sautéed Canned Green Beans

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Sautéed canned green beans are a fast and easy side dish made with a pantry staple. Take ordinary canned green beans to the next level with this tasty 15 minute recipe.

Canned green beans are a budget-friendly way to get those veggies in. We always have a few cans on hand but sometimes they can seem a little bland if served straight out of the can and heated.

Fortunately it is easy to jazz up the flavor of canned green beans with just a few simple steps and easy ingredients.

Why I love this recipe

• green beans are low calorie and full of fiber, so they are a healthy addition to any meal
• it only needs 5 simple basic ingredients
• it takes less than 15 minutes start to finish

Ingredients

• canned green beans
• garlic
• onion powder
• butter
• salt and pepper

Step by step

1. Pour the liquid in one of the cans of green beans out. Keep the liquid in the other can. Set aside.
2. Add butter, garlic, salt and pepper, and green beans with remaining liquid and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, or until green beans are heated through and liquid is almost completely gone.
3. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Add-ins and variations

• add cooked and crumbled bacon (because everything is better with bacon!)
• add slivered almonds
• serve with garlic dijon sauce
• top with a squeeze of lemon before serving
• use fresh diced onion instead of onion powder or vice versa, use garlic powder instead of minced garlic
• add red pepper flakes for a kick
• add chopped fresh thyme or rosemary

Serving suggestions

Need ideas for what to serve with green beans? This easy side is super versatile and pairs with almost any main course but some of our favorites are bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, roast turkey breast, and pork chops and rice.

Storage

Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet with a little broth.

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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