Simple Yet Elegant Fresh Green Beans Food

CLASSIC BUTTERED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat dry.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

SIMPLE, YET ELEGANT FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and snip the ends of green beans.
• In a pan, saute the onions and garlic until soft.
• Add the chopped tomato and a bit of water cook for 15 minutes, until mixture has become soft and well mixed together.
• Add the green beans, salt & pepper and seasoning salt. If water evaporated, add a little more to help beans cook.
• Cover and cook until beans are crisp yet tender, approximately 20 minutes.
• There should be some liquid, not much, spoon beans onto a platter, spooning tomato pieces on top of beans.
• You could garnish with toasted slivered almonds if you like.
• Serve next to your favorite entree.

FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Clean the beans, "tip and toe" them, and cut to 1" lengths.
• Boil salted water in a pot and add the almond extract when boiling.
• Place the beans and almond slivers in a steaming basket and cook until just about done (still some "crunch" left in the bean, but not chewy).

FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Snap end off the beans.
• Add beans to boiling water.
• Cook ONLY 5 minutes.
• Drain and run under cold water.
• In a skillet, melt butter and saute beans for 3 minutes.
• Add cheese, pepper and garlic salt and toss.
• Serve immediately.

ELEGANT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes; set aside. , In large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese. , Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.

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.

CREAMED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the beans in cold water and snap them into 1-inch lengths, discarding the tips. Remove any strings.
• Pour the chicken stock into a medium-sized cooking pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the beans to the stock and cover until it boils again and then lower the heat to achieve a slow boil, covered, until the beans are tender but not mushy, (about 15 minutes).
• When the beans are done, set aside for a few minutes.
• Make the white sauce using a double boiler (you can make an improvised double boiler with a cooking pot with an inch of water in the bottom, in combination with a stainless steel salad bowl which sets atop of the pot). This white sauce CANNOT be prepared over direct heat or it will scorch.
• Melt the butter in the top section of the double boiler. Blend in the flour, seasoned salt, and white pepper, whisking constantly.
• When there are no lumps, add the pre-warmed milk (about 100 degrees F.) and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce has thickened a bit (after about 5 minutes), allow the sauce to bubble, still whisking with some frequency, for about 15 more minutes. At the end of the 15 minutes of simmering, the white sauce is done and should be taken off the heat.
• Strain the chicken stock from the beans using a colander (save this stock in the refrigerator for your next batch of home made vegetable soup), reserving one-quarter cup of stock to blend into the white sauce.
• Pour the drained beans into a cooking pot with the white sauce, including the quarter cup of broth, and add the Mrs. Dash and stir. Re-heat until it bubbles slightly and serve.

SIMPLE STEAMED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Prepare green beans by snapping them or cutting them to approx 1 inch in length and rinsing them.
• Over a pot of boiling water, steam beans for 15-20 minutes (until just tender with a little"bite" to them; Also, to steam I use a covered colander over a Dutch oven filled 1/4th full with water) Remove steamed beans and turn into a serving bowl.
• Add all of the rest of the ingredients, seasoning to taste.
• Enjoy!

SIMPLY ELEGANT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Steam green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast in oil for about 3 minutes.
• Add green beans, salt and pepper.
• Sauté for about 3 more minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar, toss with beans and walnuts to thoroughly coat.
• Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.

BRAISED FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large enough skillet to hold the beans until the oil begins to shimmer.
• Add the shallot and cook until golden, about five minutes.
• Add the breans and broth. Cover and simmer on low heat until beans are just tender, about 15 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve with thyme sprinkled on top.