Virginias Green Beans Provencal Food

GREEN BEANS PROVENCALE

Steps:

• Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, shallot, garlic and rosemary in oil until vegetables are tender. Add the green beans, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through.

PROVENCAL FRENCH BEANS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a bowl and cover with water. Soak in the refrigerator overnight.
• Drain the beans, place in a large saucepan with the chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Add 1 tablespoon of salt for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving the stock.
• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil, then add the onions, diced carrots, and celery, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Add the parsley, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and cook for 1 more minute. Add the beans and 2 cups of the cooking stock. (If you dont have enough liquid, add additional stock or water to make 2 cups.) Cook for 15 minutes until the stock makes a little sauce, adding more stock if necessary. Finish with the Parmesan cheese. Serve with a garnish of chopped parsley.

GREEN BEANS PROVENCAL

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in small nonstick pan, and add the anchovies, capers and garlic, cooking about 30 seconds. Set aside and cover.
• Wash and trim the green beans; put in a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
• To serve, steam the green beans, about 7 minutes, depending on their size. Drain and mix immediately with anchovy mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

GREEN BEANS PROVENCALE

Steps:

• Place the green beans and water in a large skillet.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Drain well and set aside.
• Over medium-high heat, heat oil in skillet; add rosemary until fragrant.
• Add onion, garlic and shallots; saute 1 minute.
• Add green beans; saute 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and basil; saute 2 minutes.
• Serve.