Cabbage And Green Bean Salad Recipes

WARM CABBAGE AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• To make the spiced butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, and add onion, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cumin, cardamom, oregano, turmeric and basil. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand until spices settle, about 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof bowl. It may be stored in a tightly covered container for up to 3 weeks.
• To make the cabbage and green beans: Melt 1/2 cup spiced butter in a 12-to-14-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add cabbage and sliced onion, and sauté until the cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, turmeric, berbere, cardamom and ginger. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour 6 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Set aside a bowl of ice water. Add green beans to boiling water, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, plunge beans into ice water until chilled, then drain again.
• Fold green beans into tomatoes and cabbage. Simmer until the beans take on flavors of the spiced sauce, about 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. If desired, serve with injera or rice.

GREEN BEANS AND CABBAGE 'SCANDIA'

Steps:

• Wash, trim, slice and steam the green beans.
• Save 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
• Cool the beans in cold water to prevent them from cooking more from their own heat.
• Chop the cabbage, and set both vegetables aside.
• In a double boiler, melt the butter with the vinegar, sugar, bouillon cube, dill, salt and pepper to taste, and add the cornstarch mixed with a little cold water (about 1 tbsp.) Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly, then thin it with the bean cooking water.
• Add the cabbage and cook it for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, then add the beans.
• Stir well to be sure the vegetables are well coated in the sauce. Thin with a little more water if needed.
• Heat through and serve.

GERMAN-STYLE CABBAGE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper to the drippings. Bring to a boil. , Add cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

BEAN AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, cool, and crumble.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar.
• In a large bowl, mix the bacon, kidney beans, cabbage, celery, parsley, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar dressing mixture over the salad, and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CABBAGE SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss cabbage, bell pepper, onion, and black beans in a large bowl.
• In a food processor, place garlic, avocados, jalapeno, cilantro, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and sour cream.
• Process until smooth and season to taste.
• Spoon dressing onto cabbage mixture and stir. Continue adding dressing just until cabbage is lightly coated. You may have extra dressing, which is great served as a dip or sandwich spread.
• Chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.