Country Green Beans Recipe
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Country Green Beans

By: Linda Gaido 
"This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty side dish that has real country appeal. -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (303)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by april26   view full review
This recipe is awsome! Just a tip my mother in law taught me. Whenever making green beans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by Rachel   view full review
I made this for Sunday dinner with the family and everyone loved them. I cooked up some bacon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by NancyDrew20   view full review
I used green beans right from the garden. I also omitted the ham and used bacon. I fried up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Very, very good. I did saute the onion and garlic together with the butter until translucent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by BeckyH   view full review
I LOVED this recipe. I wanted to try something different and all I had was frozen green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by I Love Troy   view full review
Husband really liked these. I used 3 slices of bacon to replace the ham (we didn't have any) ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by Diane   view full review
DELICIOUS! I made one small alteration. Instead of water I used chicken stock. (I never use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by beth   view full review
Absolutely LOVED these! I added one more clove of garlic and took the advice of others and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These green beans were a wonderful addition to a rib dinner. I usually use chicken broth when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by jensig   view full review
We love this recipe. I used 1/8 t. of garlic powder instead of the clove of garlic and also 1...

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