Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 11 Fresh Green Bean Recipes Top your green beans with pine nuts, pecans, almonds, or another option from this list. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 27, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Gentl & Hyers Steamed green beans a bore? Jazz up your standard side with these tasty recipes. 01 of 11 Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette Gentl & Hyers Toss the green beans with a warm dressing of softened shallots, cider vinegar, and crisp bacon. Get the recipe. 02 of 11 Garlicky Green Beans With Pine Nuts Mikkel Vang Toasted pine nuts give green beans a nutty crunch. Get the recipe. 03 of 11 Green Beans With Pecans and Maple Vinaigrette Con Poulos You can make this side dish ahead of time: Toast the pecans, cook the green beans, and make the vinaigrette up to a day in advance, then combine before serving. Get the recipe. 04 of 11 Green Beans With Roasted Nuts and Cranberries Marcus Nilsson Dried cranberries add a sweetness that complements the earthy roasted nuts in this dish. Get the recipe. 05 of 11 Green Bean Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette Quentin Bacon Perk up crisp-tender beans with a quick dressing made with Dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. Get the recipe. 06 of 11 Green Beans With Almond-and-Lemon Brown Butter Quentin Bacon Make an easy brown butter sauce with lemon juice and toasted almonds to bring blanched green beans to life. Get the recipe. 07 of 11 Green Beans With Caramelized Onion Vinaigrette Justin Bernhaut Sprinkle with grated orange zest before serving to add an unexpected citrus note. Get the recipe. 08 of 11 Green Beans With Honey-Mustard Glaze Michael Paul The sweet and tangy syrup—with mustard seeds, honey, and rice vinegar—takes just a few minutes to make. Get the recipe. 09 of 11 Green Beans With Mushrooms and Crispy Onion Rings Maria Robledo This shortcut recipe stars sautéed mushrooms, lightly fried onions, and a creamy sauce. Get the recipe. 10 of 11 Green Bean Salad With Walnuts, Fennel, and Goat Cheese John Kernick For a great make-ahead option, serve this simple salad—it's delicious at room temperature or chilled. Get the recipe. 11 of 11 Green Bean and Pasta Salad Kana Okada Bulk up the veggies with beans and cooked penne for a salad that's hearty enough to be a meal. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit