Mexican-Style Green Beans

Green beans with Mexican inspired flavors served on a white plate and garnished with cilantro.

These delicious Mexican-style green beans with salsa verde are the perfect side dish to any favorite Mexican inspired dish!

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 9

Total Time 14

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
▢ ¼ cup onion (finely diced)
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
▢ ½ cup water
▢ ½ cup green enchilada sauce (use our recipe or store-bought)
▢ 2 tablespoons salsa

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and green beans. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
Carefully add water, salt, and pepper, then cover. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until green beans are crisp tender.
Add green enchilada sauce and salsa. Stir and continue cooking just until sauces are warmed through.

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VARIATIONS: To lower carbs omit onions; increase spice by using spicy salsa and adding red pepper flakes.
TOP TIPS: Cook the beans to your desired doneness.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Optional garnishes - cilantro, sliced green onions, fresh chopped tomatoes, and cotija cheese; Serve as a side dish to any favorite Mexican dish such as Seafood Enchiladas, Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas, Green Enchiladas with Chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 191mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 921IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

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