These recipes for green beans all have one thing in common: They’re darn delicious!

As far as vegetables go, we’re pretty big fans of green beans.

They’re versatile, inexpensive, and pack a nutritional wallop with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

green bean almondine

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Did we mention that they’re delicious, too?

Need some crunch in a potato salad?

Green beans to the rescue.

garlic parmesan green beans

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Grilled pork tenderloin that needs a simple, summery side?Fresh green beanrecipes are the way to go.

Don’t even get us started on that iconicThanksgivingcasserole.

confirm to use fresh beans for this recipe.

slow cooker green bean casserole in an oval dish with a gold spoon

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They’re crunchy, vibrant, and just decadent enough to take a starring role.

This side will be ready in just 25 minutes.

We also think it’s great for serving year-round.

Southern Living Milk Green Beans in a dish to serve

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Green Bean Almondine

Let this be your go-to green bean recipe.

These simple yet impressive beans are quick and easy to pull together and go with just about anything.

In addition to being served as a side dish, these green bean fries also make a great appetizer.

Green Beans with Bacon Breadcrumbs

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This recipe can cook while you focus on the main dish.

Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad

The addition of green beans offer a fresh take on potato salad.

We also lightened it up by holding the mayo and using a lemon-dill vinaigrette instead.

Southern Living Skillet-Charred Pole Beans with Bacon in the pan to serve

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Smothered Green Beans

What exactly are these green beans smothered in?

How about thick-cut bacon, garlicky shallots, and a perfectly tangy tomato gravy.

Lemon and green beans go together like peas and carrots, and this recipe proves it.

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Not only are they delicious, but they give the casserole an upgraded look.

For pasta, try using whole wheat for its earthy, toothsome quality; any kind will do.

This will be the update that will become your go-to family classic casserole for years to come.

Roasted green beans with spicy-sweet glazed shallots in white casserole dish

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From start to finish, you’ll need just 20 minutes to complete the recipe.

Southern-Style Green Beans

These salty and smoky green beans taste best alongside homemadeFried Chicken.

Though they take a little bit of time to cook, these green beans are super simple to cook.

Southern Living Green Bean Fries With Spicy Dipping Sauce on a pan to serve

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Saute fresh garlic to jazz up this simple yet delicious dish.

Slow-Cooker Green Beans Recipe

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Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad

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Spicy Pickled Green and Yellow Beans

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Smothered Green Beans

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Lemon Sauteed Green Beans

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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

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Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

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Green Bean Lasagna

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Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions Recipe

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Southern Green Beans

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Green Beans with Garlic

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