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    Home » Gluten-Free Vegetable Side Dishes

    Published: Jan 19, 2022 · Modified: Jun 2, 2022 by Jen Wooster

    Green Bean Recipes

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    Tired of the same old green bean recipes? We have you covered with our list of the best green bean recipes from our favorite food bloggers. From roasted to fresh salads, air fried, and more. We have you covered!

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    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    • 🧾About Green Beans
    • 🌡️How to Store Green Beans
    • 🔪How to Clean Green Beans
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Picks
    • 🥘 Fresh Green Bean Recipes
    • 💬Frequently Asked Questions

    🧾About Green Beans

    Green beans are a great choice year-round. While fresh green beans are available all year long, their peak season is May through September. Unlike many other seasonal vegetables, that is a long season. This means you may be getting bored or tired of the same old green bean recipes.

    Green beans come in a variety of colors from yellow to purple and include bush, wax, vine, and string varietals. Native to South America there are over 100 varieties available in the US.

    When shopping for green beans, look for firm, bright (for the varietal color), smooth pods (wrinkles or lumps mean old and/or overripe). They should feel snappy when broken in two.

    🌡️How to Store Green Beans

    Refrigerate unwashed beans in an opened plastic bag for up to 5 days. For maximum crispness, it’s best to use the beans within 2 days of purchase.

    Frozen green beans will last up to 4 months in their original packaging. Longer in a deep freezer.

    🔪How to Clean Green Beans

    Thoroughly rinse the beans in lukewarm water, then snap off and discard the stem ends, pulling any strings down along the length of the beans.

    Cut the beans into desired lengths or leave them whole. I recommend cutting off the stem end. Or, cut them French-style by slicing lengthwise into halves or quarters.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Picks

    Best Green Bean Casserole- Modern Green Bean Casserole (GF, V)

    Best Weeknight Side Dish Recipe- Stovetop Garlic Green Beans (GF, DF, V)

    Best Main Course Using Green Beans- Thai Vegetable Curry (GF, DF, V)

    Best Green Bean Salad- Greek Bean Salad (GF, V)

    Best Roasted Green Beans- Balsamic Roasted Green Beans (GF, DF, V)

    🥘 Fresh Green Bean Recipes

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    Blanched Green Beans

    Easy blanched fresh green beans make a great side dish when topped with olive oil and lemon. Or make them when meal prepping to add them to your favorite recipes.
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    Garlic Green Beans

    These delicious sauteed garlic green beans are the perfect side dish for everything from busy weeknights to holiday dinners. This recipe uses fresh green beans and loads of fresh garlic for a whole lot of flavor in less in than 20 minutes.
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    Curried Green Beans

    An easy and flavorful green bean side dish ready in just 15 minutes.
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    Modern Green Bean Casserole

    Not a casserole at all, but a gluten-free deconstructed green bean side dish perfect Thanksgiving and year round.
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    Thai Green Curry with Butternut Squash

    Easy vegan Thai green curry recipe- without tofu! A delicious weeknight dinner that takes less than 30 minutes but is full of flavor.
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    Greek Bean Salad

    A vibrant take on a traditional 4 bean salad, loaded with bright Medterranean flavors.
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    Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans With Maple Tahini Dressing

    Roasted potatoes and green beans couldn’t be easier to make with baby potatoes, green beans, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. A simple maple tahini dressing, and a few bright garnishes dresses it up into an extra special holiday side dish.
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    Vegetable Ciambotta

    Enjoy this hearty Italian vegetable stew prepared with minimal spices and garden-fresh vegetables like zucchini, green beans, spring onions, sweet corn, and pink radish.
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    Italian Green Beans

    Italian Green Beans are a game changer. They’re perfectly cooked and chock-full of delicious add-ins like shallots, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and parmesan cheese. 
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    Green Beans Almondine

    A classic recipe perfect for weeknights and holidays.
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    Roasted Balsamic Green Beans

    Fresh green beans tossed with cooking oil, seasonings and balsamic vinegar then quickly baked in the oven at a higher temperature until tender, slightly caramelized and crispy around the edges.
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    Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

    With minimal prep & 4 minutes of cooking you can make the best Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans. Just like steamed they're a great easy side dish for any dinner!
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    Maple Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

     These oven roasted green beans with bacon are salty, sweet and buttery.
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    💬Frequently Asked Questions

    How long do fresh green beans last in the fridge?

    Up to 5 days, sometimes longer during peak season if purchased locally. For maximum freshness (i.e crispness) cook within 2 days.

    How long do cooked green beans last in the fridge?

    In a tightly sealed container, cooked green beans should last 3 to 5 days.

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