Simple Green Beans Food

FRESH GREEN BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add water to a medium-sized saucepan until about two-thirds of the way full. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add green beans to water and allow to boil for 6-8 minutes, just until tender.
• Do not allow them to cook far beyond this stage, as they will continue to cook slightly longer once removed from the heat. Immediately drain and transfer to serving dish.
• Toss with butter, salt and pepper. Serve right away and enjoy.

SIMPLE AND TASTY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag; marinate for 10 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Spread green beans into a shallow baking pan; place under the broiler and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Finely grate the lemon zest into a large bowl.
• Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice from one half.
• Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
• Put a pan of salted water on to boil. Meanwhile, trim the the beans.
• Once the water is boiling, steam or boil the beans until tender. Drain well, then tip the cooked beans into the bowl with your dressing and toss everything together, making sure all the beans get coated.
• Have a taste and squeeze over the remaining lemon juice if you think it needs it, then serve.

SAUTéED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the green beans completely. Break or cut off the ends of each bean.
• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once heated add the green beans and cook for 6-7 minutes for thin green beans, or 8-9 minutes for thick green beans, stirring regularly until they begin to soften and brown slightly on the outside.
• Use a garlic press to press in the garlic. Then stir in the salt and pepper to taste and cook and additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Garnish as desired and serve.

GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Lightly spray a baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray.
• Arrange the green beans in one layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan. Toss beans to evenly coat.
• Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time, until fork tender.
• Remove from oven, season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over with parsley and serve.

GREEN BEANS AMANDINE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once it's completely melted, add the almonds. Cook, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, until the butter has browned and the almonds are beginning to brown, about 7 to 8 minutes. (Your patience will pay off, I promise!)
• Add the shallot and cook, while stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water. While stirring, cook until the liquid thickens enough that your spatula leaves an open trail on the pan behind it, about 1 more minute.
• Use your spatula to scoop all the mixture into a bowl, and set it aside for now. Return the empty skillet to the stovetop, and add the green beans, ½ cup water and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are nearly tender, about 9 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid evaporates, about 2 to 4 minutes.
• Off the heat, add the reserved almond mixture to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve. Leftover green beans will keep the fridge, covered, for about 4 days.

SIMPLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Steam the green beans.
• Saute bacon and crumble it to make bits (or you can chop the bacon small before cooking; it doesn't matter).
• Drain most of the fat out of the bacon pan, then saute the onion until almost soft. Add sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Once fully liquified, pour over steamed beans, top with bacon bits and toss!