Italian beans with pesto
1 pounds fresh green beans 1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 large clove garlic, mashed 1/2 cup packed basil leaves 1/8 cup parsley leaves 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Parboil the beans and drain. Make a pesto sauce by putting oil, salt, garlic, basil, parsley, and nuts in a […]
Green bean salad with walnuts
1pound fresh green beans 1/4 cup walnut oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Parboil the beans, drain, and cool. Mix oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pour dressing over the beans. Sprinkle top with the walnuts. Serves 4-6.
Mixed beans Parmesan
1 lb green beans l lb wax beans 2 tbsps. Butter or margarine 1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese Cook beans and drain. Combine drained beans with 1/4 c. water and butter in saucepan; heat. To serve, toss gently with olives and sprinkle with cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
West coast green beans
4 c. fresh green beans 1/4 c. butter or margarine 3/4 c. minced onion 1/4 c. minced celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 c. snipped parsley 1/4 tsp. rosemary leaves 1/4 tsp. basil leaves 3/4 tsp. salt Wash beans and remove ends. Cut crosswise in thin, slanted slices. Cook, covered, in boiling salted water about […]
German green beans
4 cups beans, cut in 1″ lengths (l lb.) 4 strips bacon 1 1/2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp chopped onion 1 tbsp dill 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cup cooked diced potatoes Cook beans in boiling salted water until just tender; drain, reserving liquid. Cook bacon until […]
Mustard buttered beans
1 lb cooked beans 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp prepared mustard 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp lemon juice Combine ¼ cup water, butter, mustard, sugar, salt and lemon juice; heat. Add drained beans; mix lightly and heat. Makes 4 servings.
Super green beans
4 c. fresh green beans 2 T. butter or bacon drippings 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp chives 1/4 c. boiling water 1/4 c. light cream 1/8 tsp. pepper Select tender green beans that snap easily. Wash, trim off ends and remove any strings. Place in bundles on cutting board and cut in 1″ pieces. Heat […]
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 […]