How to Use green bean in a Sentence

green bean

noun
  • Pat green beans dry, and set aside.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Lift the green beans from the oil and drain.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Let this be your go-to green bean recipe.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The green beans go in raw, which keeps them crunchy and crisp.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Kylie makes a badass green bean casserole.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Healther green beans Now for a healthy green bean dish.
    — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Place dill sprigs throughout the green beans.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
  • Fried cod or baked tilapia, mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, french fries.
    — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Casseroles—from sausage-egg to green bean—are ready to heat and eat at home.
    — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Place the shrimp, green beans and chile peppers on the sheet pan.
    — Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2019
  • This creamy dish pairs well with green bean casserole and any main dish.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Peas have more than four times the amount of protein that green beans do.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The green beans came with ham and jalapeños on top, adding to the flavor.
    — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Add trimmed and halved fresh green beans, and cook for 8 minutes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • This will also make the sauce more syrupy and coat the green beans even more.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Snap peas can be swapped out for green beans or haricots verts, or snow peas.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Add a generous pinch of salt and the green beans.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • Fried and baked fish, green beans, mac and cheese, homemade desserts, and more.
    — The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Fried and baked fish, greens, mac and cheese, green beans, and homemade desserts.
    — The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Remove the green beans from the water and shock in an ice bath.
    — Jan Waddy, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2023
  • Transfer green bean mixture to a large plate.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The table is full with pork chops and green beans and eggplant.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2019
  • Consider this your green bean wake up call.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The potatoes and green beans may soften when thawed.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Transfer half of dressing to a large bowl and toss with green beans.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 25 July 2018
  • It is said to taste like green beans and can be sautéed or cooked as for summer squash.
    — Robin Tribble, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2019
  • This is the green bean casserole that makes people ask for the recipe.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
  • Transfer green beans to the ice water to cool; drain and set aside.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 24 Oct. 2018
  • Where's the green bean casserole and dinner rolls?
    — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Our tasters loved the creaminess of the sauce and the tender green beans.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2025

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