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Southern Green Beans The Soul Food Way

Southern Green Beans The Soul Food Way

These Southern soul food green beans are simmered low 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: 11 minutes
Total Time: 16 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 spice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  • Next, add the green beans, stock, scallions, fresh and dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then, cover the skillet and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender. 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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