Squash Rings With Green Beans Food

GREEK STEWED GREEN BEANS AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, covered skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, five to eight minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the green beans, squash and remaining oil. Stir together for a few minutes, then add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then add salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the beans are tender and the mixture is stew-like. Add the herbs, and simmer for another five to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired. Taste, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SQUASH RINGS WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cut squash into 1 in. slices; discard seeds and ends. Arrange slices in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. Brush over the squash. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until tender, basting frequently., Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Add basil, rosemary and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Spoon into squash rings.

GARLIC GREEN BEAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Trim stem end from beans and arrange in eight bundles. Slice squash into 1/2-in. slices; hollow squash slices to within 1-4 in. of edges. Place beans through squash rings., Place bean bundles in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute garlic and tarragon in oil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Arrange bean bundles on a serving platter; drizzle with garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

SQUASH AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cook and stir squash and green beans in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, coriander, salt, and black pepper into squash mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes have softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

MAPLE-GLAZED SQUASH AND GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Peel and cut squash into 3 x 1/2 x 1/2 inch strips to make about 5 cups, set aside.
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans until tender crisp, about 3 to 6 minutes.
• Drain and chill under cold water; drain well.
• (Make ahead: wrap veggies separately in towels; enclose in plastic bags and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) In a large nonstick frypan, heat oil and butter over medium high heat until foaming.
• Add squash;cover and cook, turning twice,until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Add green beans, maple syrup, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook turning gently, until heated through and evenly coated.
• Mix in walnuts.
• Scrape into warmed serving dish.

BAKED SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel the squash. Cut each squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut each squash crosswise into half moons.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush with a thin coat of olive oil.
• Lay squash on a cookie sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, or until tender to the touch and golden.

SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN STEW WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Stir in squash and green beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in black beans and jalapeño. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.