Green Beans Dressed Up Recipes

DRESSED-UP FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.

EASY GARDEN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket insert into a large saucepan and fill with water to a level just below the steamer. Bring to a boil. Add green beans, and steam to your desired degree of tenderness, or about 5 minutes.
• Once the beans have cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove garlic slices and garnish with parsley before serving.

DRESSED UP ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
• Combine beans and water in a dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil.
• cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
• drain.
• Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Drain beans and set aside.
• Saute mushrooms and next 7 ingredients in oil in a Dutch oven.
• Stir in beans and cook until thoroughly heated.
• sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

DRESSED BEANS

Steps:

• This works great as a stand-alone recipe, but also as a component in Jamie's Summery Feast from Together - see the full collection of menus here.
• GET AHEAD Prep the mixed green and runner beans. Peel the garlic and finely grate into a little jug, add 2 tablespoons each of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then mix well. Cover everything and store overnight.
• TO SERVE Cook the beans in a large pan of boiling water for 7 minutes, or until just soft. Drain well, then return to the pan and toss with the dressing. Serve hot or at room temperature. Delicious served with the Slow-roasted lamb.

BAKED BEANS DRESSED FOR DINNER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and then cook onion and green pepper, stirring frequently, until tender.
• If necessary, add a bit of water or broth so it doesn't stick.
• Stir in beans and drained pineapple.
• In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into reserve pineapple juice.
• Add to saucepan.
• Add spices.
• Cook, stirring, until it boils.
• Cook and stir 1 minuter longer.