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Cast iron skillet with green beans, bacon, and sautéed onions on stove

Southern-Style Green Beans

Tender Southern-Style Green Beans simmered with onion, garlic, and smoky seasoning make a classic comfort-food side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook onion 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add green beans, smoked paprika, pepper, broth, and salt.
  5. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until tender.
  6. Serve warm.