Marinated Green Beans Food

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in boiling water for 4- 5 minutes until tender, but still crisp.
• Drain, immerse in ice water till cool. Drain.
• Whisk vinegars, sugar, EVOO, salt and pepper together in a serving bowl. Add onion and green beans, stir together.
• Marinate in refrigerator for at least five hours. Shake it up once in awhile. Over night is even better.
• Enjoy.

GRILLED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Combine green beans, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a bowl; toss to coat. Allow green beans to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange green beans on a grill pan.
• Place grill pan on preheated grill; cook and stir green beans until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.

GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Rinse and snap beans.
• Mince garlic.
• Mix garlic, vinegar and olive oil and set aside.
• Steam beans until tender but firm, approximately 10-15 minutues.
• Toss with balsamic vinegar dressing.
• Can be refrigerated and served cold.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. Drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over green beans. Toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

MARINATED FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Mix the first six ingredients to make a vinaigrette.
• Clean and remove ends from green beans.
• Chop the onion.
• Place beans and onions in a medium sized bowl that has a tight fitting cover.
• Pour 1/3 of the vinaigrette over the beans and onion.
• Put the cover on the bowl and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Serve chilled.
• The remaining vinaigrette can be used on salads, vegetables etc and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add beans; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fill a pot large enough to hold the green beans with water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil.
• While the water is heating, snap off the ends of the beans and rinse them in cold water. When the water comes to a boil, salt it generously (about 1 teaspoon per quart of water) and put in the beans. Cook until they are tender all the way through but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes.
• While the beans are cooking, sliver the olives by slicing the flesh away from the pits. Lightly crush and peel the garlic cloves, shred the basil, and coarsely chop the oregano. Put the olives, garlic, basil, oregano, and capers in the salad bowl you will be using.
• When the beans are cooked, drain them well and add them to the salad bowl. Add the vinegar and toss. Add the olive oil, toss again, and taste for salt. Let stand at room temperature for about 3 hours and remove the garlic cloves before serving.

THE MOST DELICIOUS GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Remove bacon to paper towels, and reserve drippings in the skillet.
• Place fresh green beans in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover the bottom by 1 inch. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain.
• Place the green beans into a 2 quart casserole dish. Spread the onions in a layer over the green beans. Place bacon strips in a layer over the onions. Sprinkle almonds over the top. Heat the reserved drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in vinegar and sugar, heating just until sugar is dissolved; drizzle over everything in the dish. Cover, and chill for at least one hour, but overnight is best.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake uncovered, for 45 minutes, until the onions are tender, and the almonds are toasted. Check after 30 minutes, and cover if necessary.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Add to bowl with peppers.
• Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in small bowl to blend well. Pour over vegetables; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; chill up to 6 hours.
• Line large bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Mound vegetables in center.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine garlic, parsley, sugar, oregano, mustard, salt, Coca-Cola, olive oil, and vinegar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Add green beans and onion, tossing lightly with a fork.
• Pack into a 1 quart jar and cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight so the flavors may blend.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES,TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Place beans in boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Place in a shallow serving dish.
• Cook garlic in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 30 seconds or just until fragrant; remove from heat.
• Stir in olives, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat.
• Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
• Garnish, if desired.

MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately in cold water.
• Transfer green beans to a large bowl and stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
• Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or up to overnight.

COLD MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until crisp tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water (or submerge in a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a bowl.
• While the beans are cooling, combine dill, onion, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Pour dressing over the green beans, tossing gently to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days before serving.

SIMPLE MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water and drain., In a small bowl, combine the beans, salad dressing and onion. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese.