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Southern Green Beans The Soul Food Way

Southern Green Beans Seasoned The Soul Food Way

These Southern soul food green beans are simmered low, slow, and steady in a savory, seasoned broth with butter, scallions, thyme, and bold Southern spices. Smoky, tender, and deeply comforting. This is a heritage-rooted side dish that delivers bold flavor without relying on meat.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 4
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan with a lid

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans fresh (or if frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, (Use a butter swap to make this recipe Vegan-friendly)
  • ½ cup chicken stock (use vegetable broth for vegan and vegetarian)
  • 1 scallion chopped
  • 5 sprigs thyme fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dry herb
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Next, add the green beans, stock, scallions, fresh and dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then, cover the skillet and cook for an additional 20 minutes until the green beans are tender and glossy, removing the lid to stir occasionally. Finally, serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 898IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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