Garbanzo And Green Beans Food

MEDITERRANEAN GARBANZO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Steam the green beans over a double boiler until they are bright green and al dente. Cool; then cut in half.
• Add the remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix well.

RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH GARBANZO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook haricots verts in large nonstick skillet of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add garbanzos and onion. Reserve skillet.
• Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Add dressing to bean mixture and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle mesquite seasoning and chili powder over both sides of steaks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in reserved skillet over medium heat. Add steaks to skillet and cook to desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Divide salad among 4 plates. Slice steaks crosswise; divide among plates.

CUBAN GARBANZO BEANS

Steps:

• Brown Lilydale Ddaystaters (found beside the turkey bacon at the grocers) in a non stick frying pan. Cut strips into 1 inch chuncks. Heat Olive Oil in large pot on medium heat. Add Green Peppers, Onions and Garlic and cook for 5 minutes, then add cumin. Cook mixture until the Onions and Green Peppers start to soften approximately 5 minutes. Combine mixture and simmer on low-medium heat for 5-6 hours of until Chick Peas are quite soft. Serve warm on it's own or over white rice.

GARBANZO AND GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• Season the pork tenderloin pieces with salt and pepper.
• Heat a 2-quart sauce pot over high heat. Add the oil and the raw pork tenderloin. Cook on high until the pork is brown all over, but still raw in the center.
• Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
• Place the pan back on the burner over medium heat; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic, cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the enchilada sauce and water; bring to a simmer.
• Add the beans and the liquid, let cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the pork back to the pan and let simmer until the pork is cooked to medium.
• Serve with corn tortillas and fresh tomato salsa, if desired.