Steamed Green Beans

Got an Instant Pot? Try our Instant Pot Green Beans. Alex and I are always on the lookout for easy side dishes. While “steamed green beans” might not be the most Instagram drool-worthy idea, it’s 100% worth adding to your weeknight cooking skills! The zesty lemon flavor and bite of the black pepper in these beans have made them a favorite in our house.

How to serve these green beans

Any meal that needs an easy side dish, this recipe has got your back. It fits many diets: vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free, among others. Here are a few main dishes to serve with this green beans recipe:

Minced garlic and butter Grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese Rice vinegar and sesame seeds Slivered toasted almonds Thinly sliced green onion Feta crumbles

Salmon: They’re the perfect side to go with salmon, like baked salmon, grilled salmon, or broiled salmon. Shrimp: Try them with sauteed shrimp, shrimp kabobs, or grilled shrimp. Chicken: Add to grilled chicken, pan seared chicken, chicken piccata, Tuscan chicken, or lemon garlic chicken. Meatless mains: Try our vegetarian meatloaf, stuffed peppers, or eggplant Parmesan. Pasta: Try our broccoli mac and cheese, stuffed shells, manicotti, lasagna roll ups, or cheese tortellini.