Creamy Green Beans With Crunchy Pita Strips Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH POTATO CHIP CRUNCH

Steps:

• Add the oil, garlic and onions to a small saute pan. Turn the heat to low and cook, stirring or swirling the pan frequently to ensure the garlic does not burn, until the garlic and onions turn golden brown and slightly crispy, about 40 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and strain the liquid into a bowl. Place the garlic and onions on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and crisp.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the almonds, coriander seeds and sesame seeds. Toast, swirling the pan, until brown and aromatic, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to a medium bowl.
• Add the garlic and onions, potato chips, Aleppo pepper, salt and some pepper and toss to combine.
• Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved garlic-onion oil. Add the green beans and saute until slightly tender, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice and mix to combine. Season with salt.
• Transfer the green beans to a serving plate. Top with the potato chip mixture and the parsley. Enjoy!

CRISPY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Pulse pita in a food processor until coarsely ground. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add pita crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Steam green beans in batches until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with seasoned breadcrumbs.

CREAMY GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Toss the shallots with the oil and salt and pepper on a baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and bake until golden and crispy, stirring 3 to 4 times, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the shallots and toss well. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a small pot combine the milk, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and let steep for 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and run briefly under cold water. Drain again and set aside.
• Strain the milk into a large skillet, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mushrooms have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the broth and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the beans and nutmeg. Toss until the beans are well coated in the sauce and transfer to the baking dish. Scatter with the shallots and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the shallots are crisp, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

GREEN BEANS WITH CREAMY PISTACHIO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place green beans and salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Drain and remove from pan., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pistachios; cook and stir until pistachios begin to brown, 1-2 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk; bring to a boil. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes. Add green beans; heat through, stirring to coat with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY GREEN BEANS AND PASTA

Steps:

• If using fresh green beans, cook in a covered saucepan in a small amount of boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions, adding the mushrooms, frozen green beans (if using), and green onion during the last 4 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta and vegetables in a colander. Set pasta mixture aside.
• For sauce, in the same large saucepan stir together yogurt, flour, mustard, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in pasta mixture, cooked fresh green beans (if using), and pancetta or ham. Heat through. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• Cut ends off of beans.
• Fill a small lasagna pan, cake pan, or casserole dish with the beans, mushroom soup and onion soup mix.
• Mix together well.
• Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from oven, and serve.

CREAMY GREEN BEANS WITH CRUNCHY PITA STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in flour, garlic salt, dried oregano (if using) and pepper. Stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and fresh oregano (if using). Place beans in a 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
• Toss pita strips and oil in a medium bowl. Top casserole with pita strips. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until pita strips begin to brown and green bean mixture is heated through.

CREAMY GREEN BEANS WITH CRUNCHY PITA STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in flour, garlic salt, dried oregano (if using) and pepper. Stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and fresh oregano (if using). Place beans in a 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
• Toss pita strips and oil in a medium bowl. Top casserole with pita strips. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until pita strips begin to brown and green bean mixture is heated through.