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Easy Canned Green Beans

A quick and tasty side dish made with canned green beans, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 can green beans (any cut) See note
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain half of the liquid out of the green beans.
  2. Pour the green beans and the reserved half of the canning liquid into a skillet.
  3. Add butter, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer uncovered and stir occasionally until almost all of the cooking liquid has evaporated. This should take no more than 10 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Notes

You can serve these green beans with almost any meal and add them to casseroles or salads. For extra flavor, consider sprinkling grated cheese or toasted nuts on top before serving. If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to a month.