Canned Green Bean Recipes (2024)

Get inspired by this collection of 35 delicious recipes with canned green beans. Choose from amazing side dishes or fantastic dinner ideas. There is a recipe that is sure to become a new family favorite. So feel free to stock up on this classic pantry item.

Canned Green Bean Recipes

Canned green beans were a pantry staple in my house, growing up. While I prefer fresh green beans, and other fresh vegetables, to their canned versions. They are perfect for heating up as a tasty side dish.

But I wanted to find more ideas for cooking this family favorite. Like how they always seem to pop up at holiday meals or the delicious way they can be mixed into soups.

This collection contains your new favorite side dishes that are more than just tossing the beans in a microwave. Plus recipes that are perfect for a weeknight dinner that your whole family will love.

So go ahead and stock up on some cans of green beans and find the best recipe on the list so that you can convert those canned bean haters.

Have a bunch of fresh veggies? Check out these recipes that use fresh green beans.

Canned Bean FAQ

Should you rinse canned green beans?

Yes! Give them a quick drain and rinse before cooking them to reduce the sodium level. Unless the recipe requests the liquid.

How long do canned green beans last?

Unopened cans can be kept for 3-5 years!
Once opened, refrigerate your green beans, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days.

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canned potatoes
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Each recipe idea will tell you:

If this is your first time visiting the site, you’ll know that I’m up for the challengeto help you find your favorite way to use canned vegetables. Each of these delicious green bean recipes will give you some information, so you can make the best choice for your family.

Type of recipe
Number of ingredients
How many green beans you will need
The complexity of ingredients (aka, whether or not you might need to hit the grocery store first)
How long it takes to prepare (including cook time)
Special diet (Keto, Gluten-free, etc)

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Recipes with Canned Green Beans

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Ingredients that work well with a can of beans

These ingredients will pop up in a lot of the recipes below. So if you have them on hand, you will be able to find more ideas to make.

cherry tomatoes
red onion
cheddar cheese
feta cheese
garlic powder
onion powder
red pepper flakes
Worcestershire sauce
bacon
beef bouillon
chicken broth
french fried onions

What to do with canned green beans

Our goal is to help you find recipes using the ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Each of these green bean ideas will give you some important details so that you can pick the best dish for your family.

Check out the blogger that published each recipe to use their ingredient list and tips.

Note: pantry ingredients include dry ingredient pantry staples like olive oil, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, corn starch, salt, black pepper, spices, etc.

Please check the recipe to make sure that you have the ingredients needed to create the dish. If you are making gluten-free recipes, it may include things like almond flour and other common gluten-free pantry items

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Asian Beans

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 2 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 10 Minutes

Photo Credit:belleofthekitchen.com

Barbecue Green Beans

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 3 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 35 Minutes

Photo Credit:www.thefreshcooky.com

Southern-Style Green Beans

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 25 Minutes

Photo Credit:feastandfarm.com

Beans with Bacon

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 1
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans in water
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 30 Minutes

Photo Credit:longbournfarm.com

Beans with Onion

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 15 Minutes

Photo Credit:4sonrus.com

Beans with Parmesan Cheese

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 2 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 20 Minutes

Photo Credit:myairfryerkitchen.com

Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 2 Plus basics
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 25 Minutes
NOTES: Air Fryer

Casserole with Cheese and Bacon

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans French Style
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes

Photo Credit:retrohousewifegoesgreen.com

Casserole with Alfredo

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 16 oz French Style
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 25 Minutes

Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com

Casserole

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 36 oz
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 3 hours 10 Minutes
NOTES: Crock Pot

Casserole with Beans

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES: Air Fryer

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Casserole with Fried Onions

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 4 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 50 Minutes
NOTES: Gluten Free

Photo Credit:mondayismeatloaf.com

Casserole with Cheese

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 28 oz French Style
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 24 Minutes
NOTES: Instant Pot

Photo Credit:wondermomwannabe.com

Casserole with Potato

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 3 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 50 Minutes

Photo Credit:fitasafiddlelife.com

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 25 Minutes

Photo Credit:butteryourbiscuit.com

Four Bean Salad

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 10 Minutes plus chill time

Photo Credit:strengthandsunshine.com

Three Bean Salad

Bean Salad

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 3 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 5 Minutes
NOTES: Vegan

Photo Credit:maesmenu.com

5 Bean Salad Recipe

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 10 Minutes plus chill time
NOTES: Vegan and Gluten-Free

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Salad with Honey

TYPE: Side
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 5 Minutes

Photo Credit:24bite.com

Albondigas Soup with Meatballs

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 50 Minutes
NOTES: Instant Pot

Photo Credit:butteryourbiscuit.com

Bake with Sausage and Potato

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 3 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 55 Minutes

Photo Credit:slowcookermeals.com

Chicken and Stuffing

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 4 hours 10 Minutes
NOTES: Crock Pot

Photo Credit:www.drugstoredivas.net

One Pan Chicken and Veggies

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can French Style
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 10 Minutes

Photo Credit:www.thefreshcooky.com

Pot Pie with Ham

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 40 Minutes

Photo Credit:fitasafiddlelife.com

Shepherds Pie with Leftover Turkey

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 50 Minutes

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Shephards Pie with Spooky Ghost

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes
NOTES: Air Fryer

Photo Credit:www.mightymrs.com

Soup with Ham and Potato

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 30 Minutes

Photo Credit:bitzngiggles.com

Alphabet Soup

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.

Photo Credit:audreythenafoodgoddess.com

Soup with Lentil

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 8 hours 15 Minutes
NOTES: Crock Pot, Vegan

Photo Credit:homemadeforelle.com

Green Bean Casserole Soup

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 Plus basics and seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes

Photo Credit:www.mrshappyhomemaker.com

Vegetable Beef Soup

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 2 cans
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.

Photo Credit:sprinklesomefun.com

Stew with Veggie Beef

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
NOTES: Crock Pot or Instant Pot

Photo Credit:totallythebomb.com

Tin-Can Stew

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 Plus seasoning
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 15 Minutes

Photo Credit:savingtalents.com

Tater Tot Casserole

TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus basics
AMOUNT OF GREEN BEANS: 1 can
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.

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