Food and Recipes Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Ranch Green Beans Will Surprise The Whole Family Be the first to rate & review! What's one foolproof way to get your family interested in eating green beans? Add ranch seasoning and bacon! These tender yet crispy green beans are rich with ranch flavor, and the cooked bacon pieces add just the right amount of texture. If you want to avoid bacon but keep the crunch, replace the meat with slivered almonds. If you have the time, sauté the green beans with finely diced onion for added depth of flavor. By Kermilia White Kermilia White Kermilia White is a full-time content creator with a focus on food and family. With more than seven years of experience, she has created recipes for popular household brands such as Pillsbury, Country Crock, and Kings Hawaiian. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 26, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed 1 (1 oz.) envelope ranch dressing mix 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (from about 8 slices) 3 Tbsp. tap water Directions Cook green beans: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add green beans and cook 4-6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Add seasoning and bacon: Add ranch seasoning and bacon bits, and toss to coat. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Steam green beans: Stir in water, cover, and cook on low for 2-3 minutes until green beans are tender. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Rate It Print