Green Beans With Feta Cheese Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH FETA

Steps:

• In 6-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water and beans to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• In large bowl, place beans. Add remaining ingredients except feta cheese; toss to coat.
• Top with feta cheese; serve warm.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Set aside - or refrigerate up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

GREEN BEAN AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the onion and place into a colander over the sink. Add the cleaned green beans to a large pot of boiling water and boil until crisp tender (about 4 minutes). When the beans are done, drain the water into the colander to slightly cook the onions. Immediately rinse all in cold water to stop the cooking process.
• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, rice wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Add beans, onions and cheese and stir until combined. Place in a nonreactive container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Enjoy!

TOMATO FETA GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking immediately. Drain and add to a bowl.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together then pour over the green beans. Mix well then allow to marinade for at least 10 minutes but up to 24 hours covered in the fridge. You can add the feta cheese at this stage as well if you prefer.
• When you're ready to serve, add the feta cheese and tomatoes, toss well and serve.

GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. Add pecans and onion to beans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

GREEK WHITE BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND FETA

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight.
• Rinse them and place them in a pot. Put enough water to cover them. Bring them to a boil, then change the water and cover the beans again with water and boil for about an 45 minutes to an hour.
• Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for about a minute. Add the beans and mix gently until they are covered with the olive oil.
• Add the tomatoes and about 1/2 cup hot water. Add pepper and salt to taste. Bring to boil and lower heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, until beans are soft and liquids are absorbed. Check and add water as needed.
• Remove from heat and let it cool. Serve with feta and bread or rusk.

GREEN BEANS WITH FETA AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add walnuts to skillet, cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes; stir in green beans, toss lightly to coat, and cook and stir until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer green beans to serving bowl and immediately top with crumbled feta cheese.

FRESH GREEN BEANS, FENNEL, AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and fennel slices; cook until just beginning to become tender, about 4 minutes. Pour into a colander to drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat for a minute. Return the green beans and fennel to the pan. Season with basil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until coated and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Toss beans and onions with dressing in large skillet; cover.
• Cook on medium heat 10 to 12 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese.

BAKED GREEN BEANS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine beans, onion, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
• Place mixture in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan and top with tomatoes, feta cheese, basil and oregano.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until tender.

ARICA'S GREEN BEANS AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into hot oil; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir green beans with the red bell pepper. Pour white wine over the green bean mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the green beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir the green bean mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese over the mixture. Replace cover and continue cooking until the feta softens, about 3 minutes.

GREEN BEANS WITH FETA AND PECANS

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes.
• Drain and plunge into ice water.
• Drain again and pat dry.
• In separate bowl, combine next six ingredients.
• Whisk to emulsify.
• Place beans in a shallow serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with pecans, onion, and feta.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over all and toss.

BACON AND FETA GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet.
• Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp.
• Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use.
• Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, then set aside.
• Cook green beans in a large saucepan of salted water 5-6 minutes, or until they are just crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Don't over-cook. Drain and set aside.
• Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic, until garlic is lightly golden.
• Add green beans and Feta cheese and season with onion powder and freshly ground black pepper.
• Cook and stir until most of the Feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining Feta cheese and crumbled bacon.

COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.
• Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.
• Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.