Chinese green beans
3 c. green beans, cut diagonally in 1/2 slices 1 c. celery, cut diagonally in 1/4 slices 2 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained 3 tbsp salad oil 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 beef bouillon cube Cook beans in boiling salted water until tender-crisp. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving liquid. Meanwhile, cook celery […]
Marinated yellow bean, celery and radish salad
1 lb. fresh yellow beans 1 small onion, sliced 1 cup oil 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup wine or herb vinegar 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tablespoon dry basil salt, pepper to taste 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 4 to 6 large radishes, sliced Trim and steam yellow beans for 10 minutes, until they […]
Sauteed green beans with radishes and fennel seed
1 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 tbsp. virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. fennel seeds 4 oz. radishes, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 cup) 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1/4 tsp. salt freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice In a large saucepan, bring […]
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 […]
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 […]