Green Bean
These green bean recipes showcase everything we love about the versatile veg—regardless of which name (French beans, haricot verts, string beans, snap beans, or just plain snaps) you call them by.
Tuna Niçoise Salad
Nothing says “I’m on vacation” like a two-hour, three-glasses-of-rosé lunch—starring this easy niçoise.
Green Bean and Farro Picnic Salad
It’s excellent at any temperature and sturdy enough to make ahead.
Green Beans and Mushrooms With Crispy Shallots
When Thanksgiving demands green bean casserole but your jam-packed oven has other plans, opt for this buttery stovetop version.
Green Beans With Almond Butter Sauce
Inspired by Japanese goma-ae and French almandine, this creamy almond butter–based sauce clings to steamed crisp-tender green beans for a speedy side dish.
BA’s Best Green Bean Casserole
Chris Morocco’s take on the Thanksgiving classic is anchored by umami-rich browned criminis, a béchamel with nutty Parmesan, and extra crispy shallots (of course).
Pasta e Fagiolini
This tomatoey vegetarian pasta from Southern Italy makes the most of green beans.
Lemony Grilled Scallops and Blistered Long Beans
Delicate scallops need only a brief marinade before a short stint on the grill, meaning you can have this summery slam dunk on the table in 35 minutes.
Hot-Smoked Salmon Noodle Salad
This cold soba noodle salad features green beans, radishes, soft baby lettuces, and a zesty vinaigrette punctuated with karashi, or hot Japanese mustard.
Som Tum Thai (Green Papaya Salad)
Thai papaya salad is an ideal summer side dish and packs up well if you want to take it with you.
Crispy Noodles With Coconut Shrimp
Smothered in a red curry and coconut milk sauce, these noodles are crispy-meets-soggy at its best.
Bangladeshi Spiced Shrimp and Green Bean Bean Stir-Fry
This staple of Bangladeshi home cooking is packed with flavor and comes together easily and quickly on any busy weeknight.
Charred Green Beans With Brown Butter Vinaigrette
This green bean stir-fry is a punchy holiday side dish, featuring a crunchy hazelnut-sage topping and a lush brown butter vinaigrette.
Sesame Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Lean on the broiler for a speedy chicken and cabbage salad that’s big on color, crunch, and flavor—and short on time.
Yuba Salad With Hot Mustard and Honey Dressing
This is the make-ahead salad of our dreams, with ribbons of creamy tofu skin, crunchy summer vegetables, and a finger-licking-good hot mustard and honey dressing.
Creamy Mushroom and Green Bean Masala
This comforting, richly spiced Indian mushroom gravy is great for casual weeknight meals and dressed-up dinner parties alike.
Spicy Green Bean Ditalini With Caramelized Lemon
With lots of crunchy green beans, caramelized lemon, toasted nuts, and creamy cheese, this is somewhere between a great pasta and a delicious salad.
Summer Goddess Chicken Salad
Tender poached chicken and the season’s crunchiest veggies get cloaked in a creamy green goddess for the ultimate chic summer lunch.
Turkey Etcetrazzini
Revitalize day-old Thanksgiving turkey (and any leftover green beans and brussels sprouts while you’re at it) by turning it into this creamy mushroom-laden pasta dish.
Butternut Squash and Green Bean Stew
Tender chunks of roasted butternut squash and green beans swimming in a warm coconut curry = the vegetarian comfort fare we crave.