The Best Canned Green Bean Recipe
canned green bean recipe transforms pantry beans with buttery garlic and herbs—serve this speedy side when you need flavor on the table fast.
Ingredients
- 2 cans 14.5 oz each green beans, drained
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of sugar or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add drained green beans and a small amount of butter if desired. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional sugar or red pepper flakes.
- Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are well combined.
- Stir in cooked bacon and serve hot.