Creamy Green Beans

These Creamy Green Beans are a simple, cozy dish where tender beans are simmered with sautéed vegetables in a creamy sauce. They’re hearty, flavorful, and perfect for serving as a side or enjoying on their own with some crusty bread.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 214kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

1 lb frozen green beans, cut style 450 g
1 medium onion, diced 150 g
1 medium carrot, grated 100 g
½ cup vegan sour cream 120 g
2 tbsp breadcrumbs 15 g
2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
½ tsp salt, or to taste 3 g
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste 1 g

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
1 medium onion, diced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium carrot, grated
Place the frozen green beans directly into the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring once, until just tender.
1 lb frozen green beans, cut style
Stir in vegan sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, cover with a lid, and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
½ cup vegan sour cream, ½ tsp salt, or to taste, ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Remove the lid, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the beans, and stir gently. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and enjoy warm.
2 tbsp breadcrumbs

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🧄 Add garlic – Sauté 2 cloves with the onion and carrot for deeper flavor.
🥜 Nutty touch – Sprinkle with toasted almonds or walnuts before serving.
🍋 Bright note – Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice for freshness.
🥥 Creamy twist – Swap vegan sour cream for coconut cream for a different flavor.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage:

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

♨️ Reheat:

Warm gently on the stove with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

⏳ Make-ahead:

You can sauté the onion and carrot ahead of time; just add beans and sour cream when ready to cook.

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