My one year old loves green beans so we always have plenty of them on hand, sometimes too many which is why I’m often on the lookout for great green bean recipes. On a tight budget and schedule I’m usually most likely to just steam the green beans for the whole family, but these side dish recipes can spice up my family’s every day, not to mention our holiday table.

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Great Green Bean Recipes

If you’re thinking you’re going to give me a green bean casserole recipe, let me stop you right there. I know this is a controversial stand to take, but I have to be true to myself: I really can’t stand green bean casserole. There, I said it. If you do, too, here are some recipes to consider:

Green Bean Bundles with Bacon Vinaigrette

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Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Toasted Almonds

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Southern Style Thanksgiving Green Beans

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Fresh Green Bean Recipes For Spring & Summer

Green beans are at their peak in the summer and these recipes make the most of their abundance. I like the snap of munching on raw green beans, but these preparations are tasty, too:

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

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Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

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Warm Spring Vegetable Salad

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Hearty Green Bean Recipes for Fall & Winter

Even though they’re most easily available in summer, green beans can still be enjoyed when it’s cold outside, especially when paired with other seasonal ingredients:

Greek Style Green Beans

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Green Beans and Roasted Squash

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Fennel with Green Beans and Orange

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What are your favorite green bean recipes? Share them in the comments below!