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15 Green Bean Side Dishes That You’ll Definitely Want To Add To Your Menu

March 6, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Need some good side dishes to add to your menu?

Well, no matter how far you branch out, you’ll keep returning to these potato side dishes because they are so good!

Side dishes can make a menu perfect; these perfect green bean side dishes will make them a new staple on your menu. 

Pickled Green Beans

Pickled Green Beans.
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These pickled green beans are a side dish you will love! They also make a fantastic complement to a charcuterie board. It’s perfect as a side for sandwiches in place of cucumber pickles; they offer a healthier alternative to potato chips.

Get the Recipe: Pickled Green Beans

Spicy Green Beans

Spicy Green Beans.
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This quick one-skillet recipe makes these spicy green beans crunchy and delicious. It’s perfect for any night of the week.

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Green Bean Artichoke Casserole Recipe

Green Bean Artichoke Casserole Recipe.
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The Green Bean Artichoke Casserole Recipe is ideal for any meal. Its blend of crispy fried onions, rich creamy soup, and savory spices results in a deliciously flavorful dish.

Get the Recipe: Green Bean Artichoke Casserole Recipe

Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine.
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This recipe elevates the simple green bean to a gourmet level, delivering a delectable and easy side dish. IThe French-style green beans are mingled with rich brown butter, aromatic almonds (hence the term ‘almondine’), delicate shallots, fragrant garlic, and a dash of lemon for a refreshing finish.

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Crispy Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Crispy Air Fryer Green Bean Fries.
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The crunch and crispiness of Air Fryer Green Bean Fries are irresistibly addictive. Once you’ve tried them, you’ll be tempted to make them a weekly treat as a snack or a delightful alternative to traditional fries.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Green Beans With Lemon and Garlic Recipe

Green Beans With Lemon And Garlic Recipe.
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This recipe for Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic is an ideal accompaniment for your garden-fresh green beans. It’s quick and easy, requiring just about 10 minutes to prepare.

Get the Recipe: Green Beans With Lemon And Garlic Recipe

Poriyal: South Indian Coconut Stir Fry

Poriyal: South Indian Coconut Stir Fry.
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Poriyal, also known as Thoran, is a South Indian dish featuring a coconut stir-fry with green beans or various other vegetables. It’s a versatile and delightful side dish that brings a fresh taste to any Indian (or other) meal.

Get the Recipe: Poriyal: South Indian Coconut Stir Fry

Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad.
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This Old-Fashioned Three-Bean Salad is a timeless favorite! This easy recipe combines green, white, and kidney beans, all mixed in a zesty, mildly sweet, and herb-infused dressing. It’s a naturally gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly option, making this wholesome chilled salad.

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Balsamic Green Beans

Balsamic Green Beans.
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The tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar, paired with the earthy notes of walnuts and sautéed green beans, creates a delightful and healthy side dish that’s incredibly simple to prepare!

Get the Recipe: Balsamic Green Beans

Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Green Bean and Tomato Salad.
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When you’re torn between choosing fresh green beans or a Caprese salad as a side, this simple recipe offers the perfect solution! It’s an easy Italian green bean salad that’s vibrant and delightful and pairs wonderfully with lots of different main courses.

Get the Recipe: Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Creamy Green Bean Casserole

Creamy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch.
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This is an elevated version of the traditional Green Bean Side Dish. This homemade creamy Green Bean Casserole recipe is loaded with onions, mushrooms, green beans, and Gruyère cheese.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans.
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 This recipe delivers some heat, but it can be easily adjusted to match your preferred taste level. These Spicy Szechuan green beans make a perfect choice for an easy side dish that packs some heat.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad With Sesame Dressing

Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with sesame dressing.
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You will become obsessed with this Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad topped with Sesame Dressing. The sesame ginger dressing perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables.

Get the Recipe: Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing

Sautéed Green Beans With Red Peppers & Almonds

Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers & Almonds.
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This sautéed green bean recipe combines garlic, red peppers, Parmesan cheese, and toasted slivered almonds. It’s a delectable vegetable side dish that brings color and flavor to any meal and can be whipped up in under 20 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers & Almonds

Italian Green Bean Salad

Italian Green Bean Salad.
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This chilled Italian green bean salad is an easy side dish that is ideal for any occasion. You can adapt the vegetables to the season and mix in an assortment of cheeses and herbs for variety. Combine it with a Fat-Free Italian Dressing for a delightfully light, low-calorie option, or choose your preferred Italian vinaigrette from the store. It’s super quick to make, vibrant, and really, really good!

Get the Recipe: Italian Green Bean Salad

 

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