MSG Free Crispy Ranch Green Beans with Chives
These green beans are the kind of side dish that makes people reach for seconds before the main course even hits the table. Blistered and golden in a hot skillet, they get a ranch-inspired coating of dried dill, parsley, and smoked paprika that delivers serious flavor without a single packet of seasoning mix. That matters, because most store-bought ranch blends and seasoning packets are loaded with glutamates and additives that make them off-limits for anyone avoiding MSG. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — just dried herbs, garlic-infused oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a generous handful of fresh chives to finish. The technique is simple but smart: blanching the beans first and then drying them thoroughly is what gives you that gorgeous char instead of a soggy steam. A pinch of flaky sea salt over the top right before serving pulls everything together and makes the whole platter look like it came from a restaurant. Fresh, crispy, and completely from scratch — this one is a keeper.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp onion-free seasoning salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes, until bright green and just barely tender with a firm bite. Drain in a colander and spread on a clean kitchen towel to dry thoroughly — surface moisture will prevent browning in the next step.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the dried dill, dried parsley, seasoning salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and fine salt until combined.
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