The Best Seasoned Canned Green Beans Recipe

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This quick and easy canned green beans recipe makes the perfect side dish for any occasion! Whether you're planning a dinner side dish, a holiday gathering, or a summer BBQ, these flavorful green beans are sure to be a hit.

These go great with my air fryer pork chop bites, air fryer boneless pork chops, or crispy air fryer chicken thighs.

Keep reading below to learn how to jazz up canned green beans with just pantry ingredients so that they are flavorful and ready to eat in just 10 minutes!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe:

If you’re looking for a way to make canned green beans taste better, then you’ve come to the right place! These green beans feature a combination of seasonings that leave them flavorful and irresistible.
This recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on how much you need. I love making these as an easy last minute dinner side dish or holiday side dish.
This budget friendly recipe requires only pantry staples, so you mostly likely have the ingredients on hand!

Q&A:

Should you rinse canned green beans before cooking?

This is totally up to you. I personally have never rinsed mine, but some do to reduce sodium.

How long does it take to cook a can of green beans?

Not long at all! Since canned green beans are already cooked, this recipe is ready in under 10 minutes.

Equipment Needed:

Saucepan
Stirring spoon

Ingredients (Full recipe located in recipe card below):

Seasoned canned green beans recipe ingredients in various dishes on a white marble surface: canned green beans, olive oil, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder.

Canned Green Beans - Any kind of canned green beans that you prefer (I love using Libby's from Costco or Del Monte). Be sure to drain them. Some liquid will remain, and that's okay.
Olive Oil - Perfect for sautéing these green beans. I use organic extra virgin olive oil. Or you can use canola oil, vegetable oil, or butter if you prefer.
Onion Powder
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder

Instructions:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and canned green beans. Stir until well coated.

Canned green beans in a black skillet coated with olive oil.

Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the seasonings are well blended into the green beans.

Canned green beans in a black skillet coated with olive oil topped with salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Canned green beans in a black skillet seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Continue to simmer the green beans until heated throughout and most of liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Seasoned green beans being lifted out of a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Once done, serve immediately or add them to a slow cooker on warm for potlucks or as a holiday side dish.

Seasoned green beans in a white bowl next to a white and blue cloth napkin on a wood cutting board.

What To Serve With Canned Green Beans:

These green beans go great with practically any main dish, like air fryer fried chicken, air fryer juicy boneless pork chops and a vegetable side dish like air fryer asparagus and air fryer fingerling potatoes.

Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

Fresh chopped onion and garlic can be used in this recipe in replacement of the onion and garlic powder if you prefer.
Make this spicy by adding in some red pepper flakes.
Add butter for extra flavor.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 25 seconds at a time until warm.

Pro Tips:

Be gentle when stirring the green beans as they are already tender and over stirring will make them fall apart.
Feel free to add more seasonings as you see fit.

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