Pacific Rim Green Beans Food

ITALIAN FLAT GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Drain immediately.
• While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a medium sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the garlic slices, distributing them evenly. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the slices become almost translucent and start to brown on the edges; be careful not to let the garlic burn.
• Add the diced tomato and salt and pepper to taste, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, so that the tomato is heated through.
• Add the cooked green beans and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes; mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Transfer to a serving dish and top with the basil, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PACIFIC RIM GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic, onion, red pepper, chile pepper, and ginger and sauté until all ingredients are softened.
• Add green beans, tossing until coated.
• Stir in chicken stock and soy sauce.
• Cover and cook over moderate heat until beans are tender-crisp.