Green Beans With Parsley And Garlic Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In same pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-low. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Return beans to pot. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUT-PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Put 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, 1 1/4 cups parsley, 1 small smashed garlic clove, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon each grated lemon zest and kosher salt in a food processor. With the motor running, add 1/4 cup olive oil and process until coarsely blended. Cook 1 1/2 pounds green beans in boiling salted water until tender, 5 minutes. Drain and top with the walnut sauce.
• Per serving: Calories: 237; Total Fat: 19.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Total carbohydrates: 15 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 289 milligrams

GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil; add garlic, and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in green beans, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC, LEMON, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
• Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add beans; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter.

GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• 1 Snap off the stem ends of the green beans. Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the beans and salt to taste. Cook uncovered until the beans are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. 2 Drain the beans and pat them dry. (If you are not using them immediately, cool them under cold running water. Wrap the beans in a kitchen towel and leave at room temperature up to 3 hours.) 3 Just before serving, heat the oil with the garlic and parsley in a large pan over medium heat. Add the beans and a sprinkle of pepper. Toss gently 2 minutes until just hot. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GREEN BEANS WITH PARMESAN AND GARLIC

Steps:

• "Snap" and remove the "strings" from the beans.
• Combine the beans with enough water to cover in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until "tender-crisp.".
• Drain and plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to immediately stop the cooking; drain.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to medium heat and saute the garlic, with the salt and pepper.
• Add the lemon juice, beans and mix well.
• Saute until all is heated through.
• Before serving, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Top an tail the beans if required. If you use baby beans then this step can be omitted.
• Cook beans in boiling salted water, until cooked to your liking.
• Strain and toss with olive oil and chopped parsley.

GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS, LEMON AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain and pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Melt butter in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; sauté until nuts are crisp and butter is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add beans; toss to heat through, about 5 minutes. Mix in lemon peel; cook 1 minute. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.