Fresh Green Beans One Way Food

LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Finely grate the lemon zest into a large bowl.
• Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice from one half.
• Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
• Put a pan of salted water on to boil. Meanwhile, trim the the beans.
• Once the water is boiling, steam or boil the beans until tender. Drain well, then tip the cooked beans into the bowl with your dressing and toss everything together, making sure all the beans get coated.
• Have a taste and squeeze over the remaining lemon juice if you think it needs it, then serve.

FRESH GREEN BEANS (A.K.A TOM CRUISE GREEN BEANS)

Steps:

• Wash and drain the beans. Put 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Add the beans and cook until tender but still very crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain the beans and add the butter, tossing to coat as it melts. Season with salt.

FRESH GREEN BEANS, ONE WAY

Steps:

• Snap the ends of beans and into the desired length.
• Melt bacon grease (or heat olive oil) in a skillet over medium low heat.
• Add garlic and onions and cook for a minute.
• Add green beans and cook for a minute until beans turn bright green.
• Add the chicken stock, chopped red pepper and S&P.
• Turn the heat to low, cover leaving the lid cracked for steam to escape.
• Cook for 25 minutes or so until liquid is evaporated and beans are soft.

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.