Easy canned green beans are a quick, flavorful side dish that comes together with just a few ingredients. Enhanced with browned butter, almonds, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe transforms simple pantry staples into something special.
With just five minutes of prep and one skillet, you can have this dish ready in about 15 minutes. Toasted almonds add a subtle crunch, while the browned butter and onion bring a rich, savory depth to the beans.
This is a great, easy veggie side dish you can make with no fuss. If you like it, you may also like these easy roasted carrots or this easy roasted zucchini recipe.
It's a great option for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or anytime you need a fast, tasty side. Simple, satisfying, and easy to customize to your taste.
Ingredients
- Canned green beans
- Unsalted butter
- Chopped almonds
- Diced onion
- Lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Doctor up your canned green beans and make them taste flavorful and delicious by following these easy steps.
Step one: In a large skillet, heat the butter and almonds over low heat. Stir occasionally and allow to cook for about 10 minutes. Butter should be browned and almonds aromatic.
Step two: Add in the onion and cook for an additional minute.
Step three: Add in the green beans, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Increase salt and pepper if desired, to personal taste.
Step four: Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes over medium low until heated through. Continue to stir occasionally.
Storage
You can keep these stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or, you can freeze these for up to 6 months.
Easy Canned Green Beans
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 30 oz Canned Green Beans 2 - 15 oz cans
- 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
- .5 cup Almonds chopped
- .25 cup Onion diced
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- .5 teaspoon Salt to taste
- .25 teaspoon Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and almonds over low heat.
- Stir occasionally and allow to cook for about 10 minutes. Butter should be browned and almonds aromatic.
- Add in the onion and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in the green beans, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Increase salt and pepper if desired, to personal taste.
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes over medium low until heated through. Continue to stir occasionally.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
