French Green Beans Recipes

FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off green beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain the green beans. Immediately submerge in ice water to chill and to retain their bright color.
• Alternatively, place the green beans in a colander. Place the colander on top of boiling potatoes to steam until tender, occasionally turning to cook evenly, about 3 to 4 minutes.

FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute almonds in butter for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add beans and salt; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

STEAMED FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off green beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain the green beans. Immediately submerge in ice water to chill and to retain their bright color.
• Alternatively, place the green beans in a colander. Place the colander on top of boiling potatoes to steam until tender, occasionally turning to cook evenly, about 3 to 4 minutes.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans according to package directions; drain. Add mushrooms and keep warm. Combine the butter, rosemary and basil; drizzle over bean mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

FRENCH FRIED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees. You could use a heavy pot on the stove top with about 2 inches of oil in it. You want the beans to float and not be crowded.
• Wash the greenbeans and dry them well. Snip the ends but leave them full length.
• Prepare pancake mix per instructions on the box. You will need about 3 cups of the mixture.
• Dip the greenbeans in the batter mixture and put them in the hot oil. Put them in one at a time so they don't "glue" together but you can do quite a few at a time. Cook them until they are golden brown.
• Remove cooked beans from oil and drain on paper towels. While they are still hot sprinkle them with the parmesan cheese.
• Place the beans on a cookie sheet in the preheated oven while you cook the remaining beans. Try not to leave them in the oven for too long as the batter will start to get soft. Usually mine don't make it to the oven because they get eaten before they get that far.

FRENCH-CUT GREEN BEANS WITH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• To prepare beans, trim both ends with a paring knife, or snap off. Cut beans in half into approximately equal-size pieces, then carefully split each bean in half lengthwise with a paring knife.
• Bring 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans. Cover; cook over medium-low heat until tender, 16 to 20 minutes.
• Toss with remaining tablespoon butter and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

FRENCHED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Force beans, trimmed ends first (keeping strings to the side), up through funnel of frencher (if using; see cooks' note, below).
• Cook beans in 2 batches in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil. Serve hot or warm.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Blanch French green beans in pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
• Drain and put into bowl of ice water. Drain when cool.
• Melt butter over low heat, add Dijon mustard and blend well. Add lemon juice and let come to a boil.
• Toast sliced almonds and hazelnuts until golden brown. Pour Dijon sauce over beans and toss. Sprinkle toasted nuts over the top.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil. Add the beans and cover the pot. Continue cooking the beans, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• At serving time, heat the butter in a skillet, add the shallots and saute for about 1 minute, until the shallots start to brown.
• Add the beans, salt and pepper, and saute briefly. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with the chicken.