Chilled beans with yogurt and mint

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 lb. green beans, trimmed 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1 tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint 1 small garlic clove, very finely chopped 1/2 tsp. sugar freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tomato, cut into wedges Pour enough water into a large […]

Green beans in lemon chiffon sauce

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 pound fresh green beans, french sliced and cooked; Lemon Chiffon Sauce: 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup hot chicken broth 1 tsp minced fresh parsley 1 tsp minced chives Prepare beans and set aside. To make sauce, combine egg yolks, Parmesan […]

Lamb chops with Lebanese green beans

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 tbsp plus 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 leek, chopped 2 tsp dried mint, divided 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 3 cups diced tomatoes (4-5 medium) 1/3 cup water 12 ounces green beans, trimmed 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed Preheat […]

Summer vegetable crepes

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided, plus more for garnish 3 tbsp low-fat milk 2 tsp lemon juice 3/4 tsp salt, divided 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped zucchini 1 1/4 cups chopped green beans 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 […]

Romano bean and sunflower seed salad

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 lb. fresh Romano beans 1/2 medium-size onion, minced 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds freshly ground black pepper Wash beans, remove ends and cut into I-inch lengths. Cook in as little water as possible until tender, but still firm. Combine beans with other […]

Green bean, egg and swiss cheese casserole

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 lb. fresh beans 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 onion, grated 1/2 tablespoon honey 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups yogurt 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, slivered or grated 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 tablespoon oil Cook green beans according to preferred […]

Green beans in dill and walnut sauce

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup finely cubed smoked ham (optional garnish) 1/2 cup finely cubed Gruyere cheese (optional garnish) 3/4 cup finely minced green onion 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnut oil 1/2 cup finely minced fresh dill (do not use dried dill weed) 1/4 cup […]

Herbed green beans

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1/2 pound fresh green beans, cooked 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1/4 cup minced onion 1/2 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp finely chopped celery 1/4 cup minced fresh celery leaves 2 tbsp dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 tsp dried basil, crushed 1/8 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Drain cooked beans. Melt butter or margarine […]

Roasted beans

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb whole beans, trimmed 1 cup thinly sliced onion 10 to 12 garlic cloves, peeled salt and pepper 1 to 2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar 1 cup lightly toasted pine nuts Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush a large cookie sheet with 2 tbsp olive oil. Spread the […]

Green bean poriyal

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 pound fresh French-cut green beans 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 hot pepper, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 cup flaked coconut 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Cook beans in unsalted water until tender; drain. Heat oil in skillet over high […]

Prizewinner green beans with tomatoes and garlic

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound green beans, ends clipped, beans cut in half 1 clove garlic, minced 1 sprig rosemary, leaves torn off the stem about 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1/2 cup sliced onions (peeling is optional) 2 teaspoons dried oregano salt to taste or 2 […]

Chinese style green beans

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 lb fresh green beans 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp peeled, minced ginger root 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp dark sesame oil 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper Trim beans; place in vegetable steamer over boiling water; cover and […]

Scalloped potatoes, ham and lima beans

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange in alternate layers in buttered 11/2qt. casserole: 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes (sprinkle 1 Tbsp flour over each layer), 1/2 cup minced leeks, 1 cup lima beans, and 1 cup flaked cooked ham slices. Season layers with salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Then pour over the top: 2 […]

Lima beans and mushrooms

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

3 tablespoons real butter Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1 pound fresh lima beans, cooked and drained 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup heavy cream Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring, […]

Southern stir-fry green beans

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 c chopped pecans 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic 1 minute. Add green beans; cover, reduce to medium-low and cook 8 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Add pecans and brown […]

Roasted green beans with pine nuts and parmesan

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 pound haricots verts (thin French green beans), washed and dried salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread in single layer on […]

Pesto green bean chicken salad

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 c prepared pesto sauce Bring pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half length wise, then cut them crosswise in 1/2-inch slices. Add potatoes […]

Green beans with lemon vinaigrette

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

2 tsp minced fresh parsley 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp plain, unsweetened yogurt 2 tsp chopped chives or green onion with green top Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/3 c canola oil 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed Combine parsley, juice, yogurt, chives, salt, pepper, and oil in jar with tight-fitting lid. Shake […]

Green beans with caramelized onions

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

2 pounds green beans, stem ends snipped off 2 tablespoons butter 2 medium onions, sliced as thinly as possible 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar salt and pepper to taste Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain; immerse in ice water. Drain again and let […]

Cuban black beans and rice

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp chili powder 1 ½ tsp cumin 2 cans black beans, rinsed 2 ½ vegetable broth 1 to2 fresh or pickled jalapenos 2 tsp honey 1 bay leaf 1 ½ cups raw long grain rice ¾ tsp […]

Sauteed shaved asparagus

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds asparagus, cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon coarse salt Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest Juice of one lemon Shaved Parmesan cheese, to taste Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil shimmers, add asparagus, salt, and […]

Shaved asparagus salad with manchego and pine nuts

Posted by on Jan 25, 2019 in

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-pound large asparagus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 8 cups water 2 tablespoons white vinegar 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted 1-ounce Manchego […]

Shaved asparagus salad

Posted by on Jan 25, 2019 in

12 large asparagus spears (about 1 lb.),, trimmed and peeled 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan plus a piece for shaving 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Working with 1 asparagus spear at a time, use a vegetable peeler to shave spears into long, […]

Bacon and asparagus fritatta

Posted by on Jan 25, 2019 in

12 ounces bacon 2 cups sliced fresh asparagus (cut in 1/2-inch pieces) 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 10 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In […]

Grilled asparagus

Posted by on Jan 25, 2019 in

Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Bon appetit blistered asparagus