TOP 10 Green Bean Recipes for Thanksgiving
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1. Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
This Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette is best served cold with blanched green beans set aside until cooled then mixed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, craisins, baby arugula, fresh mozzarella balls and some toasted pine nuts. My homemade dressing comprises olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, zest, Dijon…
Ingredients for Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette:
FOR SALAD:
1 bunch Beets
2 pounds Green beans
2 cups Cherry tomatoes
¼ cup Red onion
½ cup Craisins
3 cups Baby arugula
1½ cups Mozzarella
½ cup Pine nutsFOR DRESSING:
¼ cup Olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Honey
2 tbsp Basil
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Garlic powder
2. The Best Healthy Green Bean Casserole
The Best Healthy Green Bean Casserole is a perfect side dish addition to your menu, and for those who love their veggies, I’d say it’s good enough as a whole dinner with high fat and protein. I use French green beans (also called Haricots Verts) and sauté them with mushrooms and…
Ingredients for The Best Healthy Green Bean Casserole:
12 ounces Green beans
2 tbsp Canola oil
3 cups fresh Mushrooms
½ cup Onion
1 tbsp All-purpose flour
1 cup Chicken stock
2 tbsp Heavy cream
½ tsp Black pepper
⅜ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
3. Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms
I love to make Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms as a side dish for Thanksgiving. This dish has a very French twist – not only does it use haricots verts, it cooks the veggies in butter which is very common in the French cuisine. Not the healthiest choice, but 100% delicious. …
Ingredients for Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms:
1 tbsp Unsalted butter
8 oz Green beans
¾ cup Mushrooms
½ cup Cherry tomatoes
1½ tsp Balsamic vinegar
½ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
4. Garlic Sautéed Vegetables dish
This is perfect for Thanksgiving if you’re already grilling your turkey. I am always looking for recipes that encourage my kids to love their vegetables and this Garlic Sautéed Vegetables dish, does just that! A colorful combination of different vegetables, I’ve used red bell pepper, cauliflower florets, green beans and …
Ingredients for Garlic Sautéed Vegetables dish:
2 cloves Garlic
½ cup Red bell pepper
1 cup Cauliflower
1 ½ cups Green beans
1 medium (about 1 ½ cups) Summer squash
1 cup Chicken broth
1 tbsp Olive oil
5. Creole Green Beans
Loaded with yummy ingredients, my Creole Green Beans is the tastiest way to serve greens! Those Southern folk really know how to amp up the flavor on dishes, making the simplest of vegetables into the scrummiest of dishes! In this Creole-style green beans recipe, I pack the dish with salty…
Ingredients for Creole Green Beans:
14 oz Green beans
6 rashers Bacon
1/2 Capsicum
1/2 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cup Butter
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Creole seasoning
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
6. Green Bean Salad with Feta
I love to make this Green Bean Salad with Feta for Thanksgiving or summer cookouts. The combination of crisp tender green beans and creamy salty feta cheese is a winner with everyone! This salad is a great accompaniment for grilled fish or meat. To make this salad, I start by…
Ingredients for Green Bean Salad with Feta:
1 pound Green beans
2 tbsp Shallots
1 clove Garlic
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Champagne vinegar
2 tbsp Olive oil
⅛ tsp Kosher Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
⅓ cup Walnuts
¼ cup Feta cheese
7. Tomato & Green Bean Casserole with Spicy Herb Pesto
Tomato & Green Bean Casserole with Spicy Herb Pesto is a super healthy meal that your whole family will love. To make this casserole vegan, simply substitute Cheddar cheese with a dairy free alternative. Start by bringing the green beans to a boil in a large pot of water. Make…
Ingredients for Tomato & Green Bean Casserole with Spicy Herb Pesto:
2 lb Green beans
½ cup Fresh herbs
½ cup Pistachio nuts
1-3 tbsp Jalapeño pepper
1 tbsp Lime juice
1 clove Garlic
¾ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Salt
¼ cup Olive oil
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
½ cup Cheddar cheese
8. Green Bean and Cheddar Casserole
This Green Bean and Cheddar Casserole is one of my favorite meat-free dishes and packed with protein and fats to ensure my family still gets their nutritional balance for the day, even if we’re eliminating food groups. Extra creamy and cheesy with a mix of cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and…
Ingredients for Green Bean and Cheddar Casserole:
3lb Green beans
8 oz. Cheddar cheese
2 cups Stale bread
3 tbsp Olive oil
4 Scallions
3 tbsp Cornstarch
⅛ tsp freshly Ground nutmeg
2½ cups Whole milk
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Kosher Salt
Black pepper
9. Arkansas Green Beans
No one seems to know why Arkansas Green Beans are called Arkansas Green Beans, but let’s just thank the genius who came up with this dish anyway! This southern-style side is such a great way to make plain old green beans utterly delicious, it’s sure to become one of your…
Ingredients for Arkansas Green Beans:
5 cans (15 oz each) Green beans
7 rashers Bacon
7 tsp Soy sauce
1/4 cup Butter
2/3 cup Brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
10. Perfect Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant
We all know that you can’t really go wrong with pasta, however this Perfect Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant is by far one of my favorites. With unbelievable flavors from the eggplant and cherry tomatoes sautéed in garlic with white wine and fresh thyme, this dish is more than…
Ingredients for Perfect Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant:
8 ounces Fusilli pasta
8 ounces Green beans
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 cups Eggplants
1 tbsp Garlic
2 pt Grape tomatoes
¼ cup Dry white wine
2 tsp White wine vinegar
½ tsp Kosher Salt
6 ounces Mozzarella
2 tsp Fresh thyme
½ tsp Black pepper