Fresh Green Beans Deluxe Recipes

THE BEST GREEN BEANS EVER

Steps:

• Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer.
• Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a minute. Then add the green beans and cook until the beans turn bright green, about a minute. Add the chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving the lid cracked to allow steam to escape. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the beans are fairly soft, yet still a bit crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the onions and peppers can start to caramelize.

FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Snap end off the beans.
• Add beans to boiling water.
• Cook ONLY 5 minutes.
• Drain and run under cold water.
• In a skillet, melt butter and saute beans for 3 minutes.
• Add cheese, pepper and garlic salt and toss.
• Serve immediately.

DELUXE GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Stir butter, garlic, and chicken bouillon into beans until well combined.

GREEN BEANS DELUXE

Steps:

• Prepare green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Add the sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through (do not boil). , Drain the beans; stir into sour cream mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

AN OLD FAVORITE FOR COOKING FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a pan of salted water to a rolling boil. There should be enough water to cover the beans. Add prepared beans a few at a time in order to keep the water boiling. Cook at a rolling boil for a few minutes, then reduce heat to medium for 12 to 15 minutes. Taste from time to time to see if they are done. The raw taste should be cooked away, but the beans should remain fresh tasting and slightlycrisp to the bite. Drain at once, then add butter or crumbled, crisp fried bacon and a little bacon grease. Sliced green onion is also a nice addition.

FRESH GREEN BEANS DELUXE

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels.
• To skillet drippings, add beans and saute for 10 minutes.
• Add garlic; cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
• Heat through.
• Stir in bacon and almonds.