Chilled beans with yogurt and mint
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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