Herbed Green Beans

Jan 01, 2025
by Mary Jo Tetters Walker

Transform canned green beans into a gourmet side dish with this simple, Southern staple. Canned green beans can be bland. We suggest adding bacon, mushrooms, onions, and a collection of spices to the mix to achieve some delicious additional flavor.

Level

Beginner

Prep Time

5-8 minutes

Cook Time

20-25 minutes

Serves

2-4

Cook it With Our

12" Classic Cast Iron Skillets

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Ingredients

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6 slices bacon
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 cans (16 oz.) green beans, drained
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon rosemary
¼ teaspoon marjoram
½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In skillet, fry bacon. Crumble and set aside.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Sauté mushrooms, onions, garlic, and parsley in bacon drippings.
Stir drained beans into sautéed mixture with remaining seasonings and simmer 20 minutes.
Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

Contributed By:

Mary Jo Tetters Walker

Mary Jo Walker is a friend of Lodge and a contributor to the cookbook A Skillet Full.

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