Description
Crock Pot Green Beans are a delightful and nutritious side dish that can elevate any meal with their savory flavors and tender texture. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh green beans with aromatic garlic and onion, all simmered in rich vegetable broth. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these green beans add a comforting touch to your plate without requiring extensive prep time. With just a few simple steps, you can create this versatile dish that pairs seamlessly with chicken, beef, turkey, or even a hearty quinoa salad. Enjoy the convenience of preparing this dish ahead of time and savor delicious leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and trimming the green beans, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In your slow cooker, combine the sautéed onions and garlic with vegetable broth, brown sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well before adding the trimmed green beans.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 2 ½ hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
- Once cooked to tenderness, taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg