Hello, friends!
When it comes to seasonal meals on the homestead, simple sides made with fresh ingredients are always a win in our kitchen. This recipe for Green Beans with Olive Butter is one of our go-to dishes when the green beans are coming in strong from the garden—or when I score a good deal at the farmer’s market!
The buttery blend of California black olives, garlic, and shallots gives this humble veggie a big flavor boost. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner and elegant enough for a holiday spread. My kids love it, and I love how fast it comes together (especially when I prep the olive butter in advance and keep it in the fridge for a few days).
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a new way to serve up green beans, I hope this becomes one of your family’s favorite sides too.
Let’s get cooking!
If you’ve got herbs growing in the garden, this dish is even better with a sprinkle of fresh thyme or parsley stirred in right before serving. And if you’ve got extra garlic or shallots stored from a recent harvest, use those! That’s the beauty of homestead cooking—it’s all about using what’s fresh, what’s simple, and what’s on hand.
I’ve even added a touch of lemon zest or a splash of vinegar for brightness when I want to change it up. There’s no wrong way to serve this—just make it your own and enjoy the process.
Green Beans with Olive Butter is the kind of recipe that reminds me why I love homesteading: simple ingredients, prepared with love, shared around the table. It’s a side dish that feels a little bit special without being fussy—just how I like it.
Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a holiday gathering, it’s one of those recipes that lets the ingredients shine. I hope it inspires you to try something new with what you already have in your pantry or garden.
Because the heart of homestead cooking is this: using what you have, making it with love, and gathering your people around the table to enjoy it.
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