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Slow Cooker Green Beans Recipe

The perfect way to cook fresh green beans is in the slow cooker! Full of flavor and so delicious - while your crock pot does all the work.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: crock pot, Easy Side Dish, slow cooker, vegetables
Servings: 8
Calories: 75kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 can chicken broth (14 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium skillet add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sautéed onion and garlic along with all other ingredients to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours, until beans are tender.

Notes

  • If using frozen green beans, you don't need to thaw them first. Just add them to the slow cooker.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg