Green Beans Recipes

What’s so cool about our Greens Beans (Beside the fact that they’re frozen)?

Green Beans are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins like A, C, K, B6, and minerals including calcium, iron, manganese, and potassium.

And when you purchase the NFCA’s Northeast Grown Frozen Fruits & Vegetables, you are not only making a good decision for yourself and your family, you are helping to grow the regional food system and economy. Our frozen Blueberries, Organic Broccoli, Organic Edamame, Organic Green Beans, and non-GMO Sweet Corn and Green Peas are all produced, picked, processed and packed (say that five times fast) right here in the Northeast. And they are available only at your local Neighboring Food Co-op. They’re easy to find: they’re packed in a clear package so you can see what’s inside!

Looking for an easy recipe? Try one of these — and let us know if you have one of your own that you’d like to share!

Green Beans with Slivered Almonds & Cranberries

An easy and festive side dish for Thanksgiving and other holidays. This recipe serves 2 — multiply for more guests!

Ingredients

  • 1 / 10 oz package of NFCA Frozen Green Beans
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil, if you prefer)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup almonds, sliced or slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
  2. Add chopped garlic
  3. Stir in frozen green beans
  4. Continue cooking until beans begin to brown
  5. Add almonds, stir and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese; stir gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Place in serving dish, sprinkle with cranberries
  8. Serve & Enjoy!

Garlic Green Beans

This quick and simple recipe serves 2 as a generous side dish. Multiply for more guests!

Ingredients

  • 1 / 10 oz. package of NFCA Frozen Green Beans
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp. coarse salt

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
  2. Add chopped garlic
  3. Stir in frozen green beans
  4. Continue cooking until garlic and beans begin to brown
  5. Sprinkle salt over beans and stir for a few more minutes
  6. Serve & Enjoy!

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