Fresh String Beans With Benne Seeds Recipes

STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together. Reheat the string beans and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH BENNE AND SORGHUM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, and let cool. Drain and pat dry.
• Toss beans and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and lightly charred in spots, 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sorghum, benne seeds, and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add warm beans and toss to coat.
• DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

SAVORY STRING BEANS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add beans, water, onion and seasonings to drippings; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are tender, 15-20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in bacon.

SAUTEED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and place beans in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and minced onion. When beans are almost tender, mix in cocktail onions with liquid. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through.

FRESH STRING BEANS WITH BENNE SEEDS

Steps:

• Trim the green beans and rinse them thoroughly. Bring the water to a boil, dump the beans in all at once and boil briskly, uncovered, for about five to seven minutes or until the beans are tender, but not limp and soggy. Turn the beans out all at once into a colander and run cold water over them briefly to stop the cooking process and retain their green color.
• Place the sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until they are toasted to a rich brown color. Watch carefully, as the tiny seeds will easily burn. When they are the right color, remove pan from heat and immediately swirl in the butter. Add the green beans and turn quickly to mix thoroughly. Return to the heat briefly to warm the beans, then turn out on a heated platter and serve immediately.

EASY STRING BEANS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a saute pan with straight sides or a medium pot, add the olive oil and raise the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and season with a pinch of salt and grind or 2 of pepper. Cook the onions, stirring and moving around, until tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and lower the heat. Continue cooking until fragrant and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the string beans and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat, and then add the chicken stock. Raise the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until the green beans are very tender, about 25 minutes. Spritz with lemon just before serving.

BAKED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside. Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon. Crumble and set aside. Stir in 1 tablespoon of drippings into beans. Dissolve bouillon in water; add garlic salt and pepper. Pour over beans. Cover and bake 350° for 1 hour. Top with bacon.

GARLIC WINE STRING BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, place the green beans with liquid and wine. Cook until heated through; drain.
• Place the cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on low or medium power in 1 minute intervals, until melted.
• Scoop the melted cheese over the heated green beans, and season with minced garlic to serve.

STEAMED YET CRISPY STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and saute until crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel. Steam beans over in 1/4 inch water until tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain beans.
• Swirl some olive oil in same skillet and add the peppers. Return beans to pan and toss with salt and red pepper flakes. Transfer beans to skillet and top with the crispy prosciutto.