Sauteed Green Beans With Crisp Shallots Food

FRENCH STRING BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown.
• Add the beans, salt, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.
• Remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated, the beans are tender, and the shallots are jammy, about 6 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Serve warm.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until the beans are cool. Drain well.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans and garlic and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened and the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

STRING BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 1/2 minutes only. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
• Heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan (12-inch diameter) or large pot and saute the shallots on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Drain the string beans and add to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, tossing well. Heat only until the beans are hot.
• If you're using regular string beans, blanch them for about 3 minutes, until they're crisp-tender.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Trim the stem end off the green beans. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
• Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink and rinse with very cold water until cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point, up to 4 hours ahead.)
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and serve immediately.

SANDY D'AMATO'S SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND NUTMEG

Steps:

• Remove stem ends from beans, put beans in a bowl and cover with water. Set aside until water comes to room temperature.
• Drain beans, then cook in a gallon of boiling salted water until done, 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Beans are done when they still have a slight raw flavor but are crisp and bright green.
• As soon as beans are done, remove from pot and shock in ice water. Drain, and if desired, refrigerate until ready to use.
• To prepare: Place beans and remaining ingredients in a large saute pan and place over medium-high heat.
• Saute, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and butter coats beans and cooks shallots, about 2 minutes.
• Continue sauteing 1 to 2 minutes (possibly longer if beans are cold from the refrigerator) or until beans are heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste ans serve.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, ROSEMARY AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Rinse green beans with cold water; drain well.
• Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shallots and rosemary and saute until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add chopped hazelnuts and toss.
• Transfer green beans to bowl and serve.

GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS WITH TERIYAKI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook beans and carrots in small amount of boiling water for 7-10 minutes (covered with lid).
• Drain and set veggies aside.
• Melt butter in pan and stir in cornstarch, adding the teriyaki sauce and water.
• Return veggies to pan and toss gently.
• Heat through and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place all ingredients in a 9" x 13" baking pan (or on a cookie/baking sheet) and toss until green beans are thoroughly coated with oil and spices.
• Roast for 30 minutes, tossing at 15 minutes with a spatula, or until green beans are tender and beginning to brown around the edges. Some shallots near the top will become crisp, while the ones near the bottom of the pan will caramelize.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Prepare the green beans according to the package instructions.
• Melt the butter in a skillet. Saute the shallots over medium to medium high heat, depending on your preference of crispness. (I like them crisp). Add minced garlic if you are using it. (Add when shallots are almost to your desired level of doneness).
• Stir in balsamic vinegar and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Saute 2 more minutes.