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 […]