There are so many ways to dress up green beans using herbs, spices, dairy, aromatics like onion and garlic, and meats. You can add cheese like feta or parmesan to a green bean salad or roasted green beans, for example. Or, you can throw in some bacon for extra flavor and texture. And here are some of the best herbs and spices to add to green beans: lemon zest, basil, salt, pepper, ginger, tarragon, mustard, dill, mint, chili pepper, and parsley.