Green Beans With Balsamic Dijon And Dill Thanksgiving Food

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine the green beans in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the coarse salt; toss to coat.
• Roast the green beans in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Whisk 1 tablespoon of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dill, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over the roasted green beans to serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine vinegar and shallots in heavy small saucepan. Boil over medium heat until most vinegar is absorbed (about 1 tablespoon liquid should remain in pan), stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl; cool completely. Add butter; mix with fork until blended.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. (Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
• Combine beans and balsamic-shallot butter in large nonstick skillet. Toss over medium heat until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH DILL

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water. Season with salt so that you can taste it. Bring to a boil.
• Plunge beans into water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender but still quite firm. If you're using green beans, it will take a minute or so longer. Drain. Return beans to pot. Add butter, stir in 2 tablespoons dill and season with pepper.
• Stir and toss beans in pot over low heat, until butter is melted. Taste a bean and season with salt and more pepper, or dill, if desired.

DIJON GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drain beans; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC, DIJON AND DILL (THANKSGIVING)

Steps:

• Cook beans in a saucepan of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
• Combine shallots, mustard, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk together.
• Heat mixture, then pour over the beans; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with the dill and serve immediately.

THANKSGIVING GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, salt and dill weed. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain., Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 6 tablespoons in pan. Add mushrooms, onions and, if desired, almonds to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in beans, bacon and croutons. Stir in sour cream mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS & DILL

Steps:

• Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to set the color.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Transfer to a plastic storage bag& chill.
• (Beans may be prepared 1 day in advance.) In a large skillet set over moderate heat, cook the shallots in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
• Add the green beans and salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
• Add the dill, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
• Toss to coat, and transfer to a serving dish.