Ranch Green Beans Will Surprise The Whole Family

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.

Southern Living Ranch Green Beans on a platter to serve
Photo:

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Southern Living Ranch Green Beans ingredients

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

  1. 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.

    Southern Living Ranch Green Beans sauteeing the green beans in oil

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  2. Add seasoning and bacon:

    Add ranch seasoning and bacon bits, and toss to coat.

    Southern Living Ranch Green Beans adding the ranch and bacon to the green beans

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  3. 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.

    Southern Living Ranch Green Beans after cooking until the beans are tender

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

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