Green Beans W Shallots And Red Pepper Recipes

TOM'S GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a steamer in a pot filled with 2 inches of boiling water. Cover and steam until the beans are bright green and still slightly firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, some salt and pepper, and the oil. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Bring to room temperature and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND RED BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots and bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender. Add beans; toss with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

GREEN BEAN, RED PEPPER, AND SHALLOT SAUTé

Steps:

• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the tablespoon of water along with the green beans and red bell pepper; cover with a lid and steam for 3 minutes, or until just fork-tender but still a little crisp. Remove the lid, add the olive oil to the pan along with the shallot and minced garlic.
• Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Prepare the green beans according to the package instructions.
• Melt the butter in a skillet. Saute the shallots over medium to medium high heat, depending on your preference of crispness. (I like them crisp). Add minced garlic if you are using it. (Add when shallots are almost to your desired level of doneness).
• Stir in balsamic vinegar and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Saute 2 more minutes.

SAUTéED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• In large saucepan, heat 2 quarts (8 cups) water to boiling. Add green beans. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove green beans from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
• Cook shallots in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add green beans, salt, black pepper and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
• Spoon bean mixture into serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon.