Tired of green bean casserole? Try this fresh green bean dish that is worthy of the holidays!

Tired of green bean casserole? Try this fresh green bean dish that is worthy of the holidays!

Tender chunks of pork are stewed together with roasted green chiles in this classic stew.

Tender chunks of pork are stewed together with roasted green chiles in this classic stew.

Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.

Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.

Sour cream is blended with apple sauce, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise to make this quick creamy salad dressing.

Sour cream is blended with apple sauce, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise to make this quick creamy salad dressing.

Green chili is a Colorado favorite. Roasting your veggies first gives this recipe a deeper level of flavor. This can be served over rice as a main course, stuffed in enchiladas, or over potatoes and eggs.

Green chili is a Colorado favorite. Roasting your veggies first gives this recipe a deeper level of flavor. This can be served over rice as a main course, stuffed in enchiladas, or over potatoes and eggs.

Serve these sweet and savory bacon-wrapped green bean bundles as an appetizer for your next party!

Serve these sweet and savory bacon-wrapped green bean bundles as an appetizer for your next party!

Green bell peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, onion, tomatoes, rice, and cheese then baked in a tomato soup based sauce.

Green bell peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, onion, tomatoes, rice, and cheese then baked in a tomato soup based sauce.