Green Beans And Artichokes With Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

EASY WHITE BEAN, ARTICHOKE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Combine beans, artichokes, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor. With blade running, stream in olive oil, and continue blending until mixture is smooth. Remove lid and stir in sun-dried tomatoes and some cracked black pepper (if desired).
• Pour mixture into a bowl. If desired, garnish with additional chopped sun-dried tomatoes plus a drizzle of the sun-dried tomato oil, fresh mint, pine nuts, and lemon zest. Serve with grilled bread, pita, or crudités.

ARTICHOKES AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, toast bread crumbs over medium heat in 1 tablespoon oil; set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the artichokes, salt, pepper and reserved beans. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese and toasted bread crumbs.

GREEN BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Soak the tomatoes in hot water.
• Wash, trim and steam the green beans for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Chop the onion; mince the garlic, and wash, dry and chop the marjoram.
• When green beans are cooked, drain and cut in quarters.
• Drain the tomatoes, and mix with the green beans and the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEAN AND ARTICHOKE "SAUTE"

Steps:

• In a glass bowl large enough to hold beans and artichokes, mix lemon juice, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon each herbs, parsley and chives.
• Toss green beans and artichoke hearts in marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes (or until ready to use).
• Drain off as much of the marinade as possible.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Toss beans and artichoke hearts until heated through (about 3 or 4 minutes).
• Add 1/2 cup parsley and 1/4 cup chives.
• If using, add the chopped pimento (or sun-dried tomatoes) at the last minute for color.
• Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in olive till onions clear in large skillet, add green beans, sundried tomatoes and salt and pepper.
• Add enough water to cover bottom of pan.
• Cook until desired doneness.

GREEN BEAN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour the green beans, artichoke hearts, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to blend everything thoroughly. Drizzle olive oil over the top, then cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil, and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the top slightly.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim beans.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic, anchovy and tomatoes. Cook on low heat until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add beans and coat with garlic mixture. Add water and bring to boil. Cook, uncovered until water evaporates and beans are glazed with garlic mixture -- about 10 minutes.
• Stir occasionally during cooking.
• Taste and add salt only of necessary.

CROCK POT WHITE BEANS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and olives in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until beans are tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and olives.

POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes until they poke easily with a fork.
• Cut in half (as soon as they are cool enough to handle.).
• Drizzle with olive oil and toss with garlic.
• Add sundried tomatoes.
• Steam the green beans until crisp-tender.
• Cut green beans in half or bite size pieces and mix with potatoes.
• Add seasoning, dressing, basil and some salt & pepper.
• Add more salt/pepper as if necessary and add pinenuts.
• Can be served chilled or room temperature!

GREEN BEANS AND ARTICHOKES WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Sautee the garlic in the butter over medium heat for about 1 minute.
• Add the whole green beans and toss with the garlic. Cover and cook the beans until they are done.
• Add the artichoke hearts (I cut them into quarters)and sundried tomatoes. Cook until just heated through.
• Add the cream cheese (you may want to use only 1/2 the package, but I use it all).
• Heat until the cream cheese has melted and the dish is bubbling. Add salt and pepper to taste.