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 […]