These smoky green beans are sure to become your new favorite, go-to side! Serve them with your favorite protein such as baked fish, grilled chicken, meatloaf, or steak to make a filling, well-balanced dinner.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
1 (15- or 16-ounce bag) of frozen green beans. We recommend Italian or pole beans – different stores will carry different size bags. You could also use 2 (10-ounce bags) of regular cut green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
Preparation
- Pour bag of frozen green beans in large pot.
- Add water until green beans are covered by 2 to 3 inches.
- Add olive oil, salt, and liquid smoke.
- Place on burner and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Cover.
- Cook 30 minutes.
- Assess tenderness, cook longer if desired
- Taste, add more liquid smoke if desired
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. To maintain flavor and prevent drying, make sure to store in any leftover liquid from cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 50, Fat: 2.7g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g Protein: 1g, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fiber: 3g, Sodium: 118 mg
