Green Beans Olé Food

GREEN BEANS AGLIO OLIO (WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)

Steps:

• Steam beans over a pot of boiling water, or in a veggie steamer, for about 5 minutes.
• Feel free to steam more or less, depending on how your family likes their veggies cooked.
• Keep in mind that you will also be sautéing the beans in the next step.
• In a large saute pan, heat olive oil.
• Add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds to impart its flavors into the oil.
• Before the garlic begins to brown, add the red pepper flakes and green beans to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

GREEN BEANS OLé

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place green beans in 1 inch water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crisp; drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Cook onion in bacon fat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Stir tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper into onion. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in green beans; heat through. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with bacon.

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

GREEN BEANS OLé

Steps:

• 1. Place beans in 1 inch water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender drain. Immediately rinse with cold water drain.2. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.3. Cook onion in bacon fat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in beans heat through. Drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with bacon.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 70 (Calories from Fat 25) Fat 3g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 410mg Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 4g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 6% Iron 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Vegetable 1/2 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Cook green beans in a 6 quart pot of salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender 4 to 6 minutes.
• Drain in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with oil, sea salt, and pepper to taste.

CRISP PICKLED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Sterilize 6 (1/2 pint) jars with rings and lids and keep hot. Trim green beans to 1/4 inch shorter than your jars.
• In a large saucepan, stir together the vinegar, water and salt. Add garlic and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. In each jar, place 1 sprig of dill and 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Pack green beans into the jars so they are standing on their ends.
• Ladle the boiling brine into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Discard garlic. Seal jars with lids and rings. Place in a hot water bath so they are covered by 1 inch of water. Simmer but do not boil for 10 minutes to process. Cool to room temperature. Test jars for a good seal by pressing on the center of the lid. It should not move. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly. Let pickles ferment for 2 to 3 weeks before eating.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 qt baking dish; stir until blended.
• Stir in beans and 2/3 cup fried onions.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until hot.
• Stir.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup fried onions.
• Bake 5 more minutes or until onions are golden.

GREEN BEANS THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

Steps:

• Wash beans and snap them into 1 1/2" pieces, discarding ends.
• Cover with water and add salt and bacon grease.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Turn down to simmer and continue cooking for about an hour.
• Pour off water and add 2 T butter. Let sit with lid on for a minute for butter to melt, then toss beans a little to distribute butter.