What Can I Add to Green Beans for Flavor?
The best way to cook green beans is to add butter, salt, and pepper after steaming. For more flavor, consider adding:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Parmesan cheese
Serving Suggestions
Green beans make the ultimate side dish. Pair them with:
- Seafood: Healthy air fryer salmon, grilled swordfish, or lemon baked cod.
- Poultry: Oven roasted jerk chicken, crispy coconut chicken, or classic chicken Kiev.
- Meat: Steak, breaded pork chops, or Momma’s meatloaf.
- Other Veggies: Garlic bread roasted potatoes, honey roasted carrots, or stuffed bell peppers.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments or on the stovetop with a bit of butter or olive oil over medium heat until warmed through.
Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
- PREP TIME: 10 minutes
- COOK TIME: 30 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
- SERVINGS: 10 drumsticks
Ingredients
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 5 tablespoons butter
Basic Chicken Rub:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange the drumsticks on the sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix all the seasonings for the rub. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken, rubbing it under the skin if desired.
- Place a 1/2 tablespoon dab of butter on the top of each drumstick.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Flavor Variations
Cajun Spiced:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Zesty Tex-Mex:
- 2 limes juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavors of India:
- 1 lemon juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions for Flavor Variations:
