Savory String Beans Food

SAVORY STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Toast sesame seeds until they are golden.
• Pan fry beans at medium heat until they are wrinkled. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Pour off most of the oil from the pan, add the garlic. Cook until it becomes fragrant.
• Add the green beans and the sauce ingredients. Allow to cook until most of the liquid has dried up.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together. Reheat the string beans and serve.

SAVORY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet melt the butter and then add the chopped onion and the chopped garlic. Cook on medium heat until the onion gets tender and clear.
• Add the green beans and don't forget to stir frequently. Let everything cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and the lemon juice, let it boil and then reduce heat.
• Let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until you see the green beans are crisp.

SAVORY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans as you normally would in a saucepan of boiling water. (usually take about 5 minutes). Drain beans in colander. When drained put beans in a bowl (with a little extra room for mixing).
• In a small bowl (seperate from the one the green beans are in) wisk all ingredients except for the olive oil. When all are mixed well pour olive oil in the bowl wisking continuously until the oil is well blended into the mixture.
• When the sauce is done pour over the beans, then "toss" the beans (salad tongs work the best). Being sure to evenly coat the beans.
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SAVORY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.
• Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.