Green Beans are in Season: 12 Amazing Recipes with Oak City Spice Blends

As summer transitions into fall, one of the most delightful vegetables in season is the humble yet versatile green bean. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, green beans are a nutritious addition to any meal. They are low in calories but high in essential nutrients, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to eat healthier. And what better way to enhance their natural flavor than with some of the finest seasonings from Oak City Spice Blends?

Why Green Beans?

Green beans are not just delicious; they are incredibly nutritious. They are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folic acid and fiber. Including green beans in your diet can help support heart health, improve digestion, and provide essential antioxidants.

Oak City Spice Blends: Your Secret Ingredient

Using Oak City Spice Blends takes your green bean dishes to the next level. Each blend is carefully crafted to bring out the best in your ingredients, enhancing flavors and adding a unique touch to your meals. Made from high-quality, natural ingredients, these spice blends are gluten-free and contain no additives, ensuring that you’re cooking with only the best.

Conclusion

With green beans in season, now is the perfect time to experiment with these 12 amazing recipes. Whether you’re looking for something spicy, savory, or a bit of both, Oak City Spice Blends has the perfect seasoning to make your green bean dishes shine. Happy cooking!

Here are 12 mouth-watering green bean recipes, each featuring a unique Oak City Spice Blend that will take your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary.

1. Green Bean and Ham Soup Lowcountry Love Seasoning

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Green Bean and Ham Soup. The "Lowcountry Love" seasoning adds a touch of Southern charm with its rich and savory flavors.

Green Bean and Ham Soup Lowcountry Love Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup diced ham

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 teaspoon "Lowcountry Love" seasoning

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add the diced ham and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in the carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Add the green beans, chicken broth, "Lowcountry Love" seasoning, and bay leaf.

6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.

7. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
   

2. Spicy Green Bean Stir-Fry with Bring the Heat Seasoning

For those who love a bit of spice, this stir-fry is perfect. "Bring the Heat" seasoning brings a fiery kick that pairs beautifully with fresh green beans.

Spicy Green Bean Stir-Fry with Bring the Heat Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon "Bring the Heat" seasoning

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok.

2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

3. Add green beans and bell pepper, stir-fry for 5-7 minutes.

4. Sprinkle "Bring the Heat" seasoning and soy sauce.

5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until green beans are tender.

6. Season with salt and serve hot.

3. Garlic Herb Green Beans with An Herb Seasoning

Elevate your green beans with the aromatic "An Herb" blend. This recipe is simple yet packed with flavor.

Garlic Herb Green Beans with An Herb Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon "An Herb" seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

3. Add green beans and sauté for 7-10 minutes until tender.

4. Sprinkle "An Herb (E)" seasoning and toss well.

5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

4. Green Beans with Mustard Seeds with Baden-Württemberg Seasoning

A German-inspired dish that combines green beans with the tangy flavors of mustard seeds and "Baden-Württemberg" seasoning.

Green Beans with Mustard Seeds with Baden-Württemberg Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon "Baden-Württemberg" seasoning

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds.

2. Once they start to pop, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

3. Add green beans and "Baden-Württemberg (M)" seasoning.

4. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until green beans are tender.

5. Season with salt and serve.

5. Green Bean Casserole with Bama Blush BBQ Seasoning

Classic green bean casserole gets a smoky makeover with "Bama Blush BBQ" seasoning.

Green Bean Casserole with Bama Blush BBQ Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 cup fried onions

• 1 teaspoon "Bama Blush BBQ" seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain.

3. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, and "Bama Blush BBQ" seasoning.

4. Combine with green beans and pour into a casserole dish.

5. Top with fried onions.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

6. Green Bean Salad with Lemon and Garlic with Caribbean Nights Seasoning

A refreshing salad that’s perfect for warm days, enhanced with "Caribbean Nights" seasoning.

Green Bean Salad with Lemon and Garlic with Caribbean Nights Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon "Caribbean Nights" seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Caribbean Nights.

3. Add green beans and toss to coat.

4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

7. Green Beans with Sesame and Soy with La Bao Seasoning

Asian-inspired green beans with a nutty sesame twist, complemented by "La Bao" seasoning.

Green Beans with Sesame and Soy with La Bao Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon "La Bao" seasoning

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet.

2. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes.

3. Stir in soy sauce and "La Bao" seasoning.

4. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

8. Green Beans with Bacon and Onions with Cowboy Crunch Seasoning

This hearty dish combines crispy bacon with green beans, enhanced by the robust flavors of "Cowboy Crunch" seasoning.

Green Beans with Bacon and Onions with Cowboy Crunch Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 4 slices bacon, chopped

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 teaspoon "Cowboy Crunch" seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened.

3. Add green beans and "Cowboy Crunch" seasoning.

4. Cook for 7-10 minutes until green beans are tender.

5. Stir in bacon and season with salt and pepper before serving.

9. Green Beans with Almonds with French Countryside Seasoning

A classic French dish, green beans with almonds, made even better with "French Countryside (E)" seasoning.

Green Beans with Almonds with French Countryside Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

• 1 teaspoon "French Countryside" seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet.

2. Add almonds and cook until golden brown.

3. Add green beans and "French Countryside" seasoning.

4. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until green beans are tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

10. Green Beans with Peppers with Garden Delight Seasoning

Bright and colorful, this dish uses "Garden Delight" seasoning to bring out the natural sweetness of green beans and peppers.

Green Beans with Peppers with Garden Delight Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon "Garden Delight" seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened.

3. Add green beans and "Garden Delight" seasoning.

4. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until green beans are tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

11. Green Beans with Tomato and Basil with La Spezia Seasoning

A simple yet delicious combination of green beans, tomatoes, and basil, enhanced by "La Spezia" seasoning.

Green Beans with Tomato and Basil with La Spezia Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 teaspoon "La Spezia" seasoning

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes.

3. Add cherry tomatoes and "La Spezia" seasoning.

4. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until tomatoes are softened.

5. Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper before serving.

12. Green Beans with Curry Golden Sunset Seasoning

A flavorful curry that features green beans and the exotic "Golden Sunset Shawarma (M)" seasoning.

Green Beans with Curry Golden Sunset Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon "Golden Sunset" seasoning

• 1 cup coconut milk

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.

2. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.

3. Add green beans and "Golden Sunset" seasoning.

4. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

5. Cook for 10-15 minutes until green beans are tender.

6. Season with salt before serving.