Fresh Green Bean Side Dish Recipe

0shares Facebook0 Twitter0 Google+0 Pinterest0 Flipboard Yummly0 MixFresh Green Bean Side Dish Recipe –The key to making this easy delicious fresh green bean side dish is to caramelize the onion and pepper after the broth has evaporated.  That’s what takes this recipe over the top.    We start the recipe by snapping the ends off of a pound of fresh green beans and rinsing them under cold water.Place the butter into a large skillet under medium heat. After the butter has melted add the olive oil to the pan.  Place the minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper and onions into the pan. Cook the mixer for about a minute while stirring with a spatula.After the garlic, red peppers and onion are sautéed slightly, add the fresh green beans to the skillet.  Place a lid over the skillet and continue to cook until the green beans are a gorgeous green color.Add the chicken broth, pepper, salt and black pepper to the pan.  Turn the heat down to low, cover the green beans with a lid, leaving the lid cracked on the pan to allow the steam to escape. Cook for 20 – 30 minutes or until the chicken broth evaporates and the beans are fairly soft. You can add more chicken broth to the pan while the green beans cook if necessary to cook them longer if need be. But don’t be afraid to let the broth cook away so the onions and peppers caramelize. After the broth has evaporated, take the lid off the pan and let the onions and peppers cook, turning them with a spatula  until they caramelize slightly. . It adds a ton of flavor to the green beans.  Looking for more delicious recipes from Bunny’s Warm Oven Try these!Oven Roasted Carrots…Cheesy Broccoli Rice...Tuscan White Bean Bacon Soup…The Best Potato Soup...Baked Pork Chops with Beans 0 from 0 votes PrintFresh Green Bean Side Dish Recipe The key to making these delicious green beans is to caramelize the onion and the green beans after the broth has evaporated. That’s what takes this recipe over the top. Course Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword fresh green beans, green beans, side dish Servings 4 Author bunnyIngredients 1 lb fresh green beans 1 cup chopped onion 1 Tablespoon minced jarred garlic 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 Teaspoon salt Ground black pepper to tasteInstructionsRinse the fresh green beans under cold water.  Snap the stem ends off of the the fresh green beans.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan. Add the garlic, red peppers and onions to the skillet, cook and stir one minute. Add the fresh green beans to the skillet. Place a lid over the skillet and cook until green beans are a gorgeous bright green color. Add the chicken broth, salt and black pepper to the pan. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving lid cracked to allow steam to escape.Cook for 20 - 30 minutes or until chicken broth has evaporated and beans are fairly soft.  You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process but don't be afraid to let it cook away so the onions and peppers can caramelize. Remove the green beans from the skillet to a serving dish. Serve immediately.Looking for more green bean recipes, try these from other bloggers…Parmesan Roasted Green Beans…Brown Sugar Green Beans with BaconNever miss a recipe! Sign up for my Newsletter.Signup now and receive my weekly newsletter. I agree to have my personal information transfered to Mad Mimi ( more information )I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. 0shares Facebook0 Twitter0 Google+0 Pinterest0 Flipboard Yummly0 Mix