Grandma Ginny’s Green Bean Sauté

Name: Green Bean Sauté Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh green beans (trimmed (~3 cups)); ⅓ cup Italian dressing (separated); ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)

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By Rosie Lodien

Published 11/1/2024

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This Green Bean Sauté is coming at you straight from my dear Grandma Ginny’s recipe book! It’s a timeless holiday favorite that is perfect for any occasion.

Simple to make and ready in just 15 minutes, this sautéed green beans recipe is a great example that the simplest things can often be the best.

A plate of green beans topped with sliced almonds and shaved parmesan cheese, served with a gold fork and knife on a white tablecloth.

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And first up is my (Rosie, FFF kitchen manager and recipe developer here!) dear grandma Ginny’s green bean sauté. I have the fondest memories of my grandma making this dish for us during the holiday season. Like many kids, vegetables were not my favorite, but with the Italian dressing and Dijon mustard, I ate these green beans like they were candy!

Making them is SO simple. You just sauté green beans in Italian dressing over the stove, add the Dijon mustard, and top them with silvered almonds. That’s it!

Green Bean Sauté – Made With Only 5 Ingredients!

Fresh green beans: You want to make sure you get fresh green beans. Frozen ones tend to be too soft and may not sauté well.
Italian dressing: Use whatever brand you prefer. It adds a great tangy flavor to the green beans.
Salt: Just a pinch brings out the flavor and helps to cook the beans.
Dijon mustard: This ingredient may seem unusual for a green bean recipe, but trust me, it adds the perfect amount of tanginess and depth to the dish.
Slivered almonds: Make sure you use toasted slivered almonds for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

Handwritten recipe for a green bean saute salad on lined paper, featuring fresh green beans, Italian dressing, Dijon mustard, and toasted sliced almonds. The easy-to-follow instructions guide you through creating this crisp and flavorful dish.

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Grandma Ginny made this recipe with Kraft Italian dressing (like the true midwesterner she is 😋), but to make this dish with a cleaner ingredient list, we used Brianna brand Italian dressing. Feel free to use your favorite brand or make a batch of our ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Homemade Italian Dressing!

Other Tasty Elements to Add

This recipe would be delicious topped with shredded parmesan cheese! You could also add in some sliced red onions or garlic for extra flavor. Other yummy ideas are to mix in some chopped bacon or top with fried onions for a little crunch.

A skillet filled with green beans coated in a creamy sauce, topped with slivered almonds. A wooden spoon is visible in the top right corner.

here’s a tip!

Every Italian dressing is different, so be sure to taste the beans and add salt and paper to taste if needed.

A plate of green beans topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and almond slivers, with serving utensils on the side.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply sauté the beans over medium heat until warmed through.

What to Serve with Ginny’s Green Bean Sauté

Since this is a holiday favorite in our family, we recommend serving it with some of our other favorite festive dishes, such as this Seared Beef Tenderloin Roast, Leftover Turkey Pot Pie, or these Whipped Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

I’m also a really big fan of it with these Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin and Baked Pork Roast!

Green Bean Sauté Recipe

This Green Bean Sauté recipe is inspired by my grandma. A flavorful and simple side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes!

By: Rosie Lodien

Prep: 10

Cook: 5

Total: 15

Servings:

A plate of green beans topped with shaved almonds and cheese, accompanied by a fork and knife.

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Ingredients

▢ 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed (~3 cups)
▢ ⅓ cup Italian dressing, separated
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
▢ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
▢ 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and half of the Italian dressing to pan. Season with salt and cook the beans until tender, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining dressing and Dijon mustard. Toss to coat.
Top with toasted almonds and serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

Grandma Ginny made this recipe with Kraft Italian dressing. We used Brianna brand Italian dressing. Feel free to use your favorite brand.
This recipe would be delicious topped with shredded parmesan cheese.
Every Italian dressing is different, so be sure to taste test the beans and salt and paper to taste if needed.

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Nutrition

Calories: 87 kcal, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 6 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 4 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.