Green Beans With Pepitas Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH PEPITAS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender and still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain beans and cool in colander. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas. Toss until starting to pop and brown, about 8 minutes; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer to plate. Reserve skillet. DO AHEAD: Green beans and pepitas can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add rosemary and garlic; stir 15 seconds. Add beans and pepitas. Toss until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
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GREEN BEANS WITH PEPITAS (RAW PUMPKIN SEEDS)

Steps:

• Cook green beans in pan of boiled salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas (pumpkin seeds), tossing until they pop and brown (5-10 minutes); sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
• **** green beans can be prepared 2 hours ahead to this point. Let stand at room temperature.
• Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add rosemary and garlic; stirring for about 15 seconds or so before adding beans and pepitas. Toss until heated through (2-5 minutes).

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD WITH LIME AND PEPITAS

Steps:

• For the lime vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, mirin, fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, lime zest and juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
• For the salad: Add the rice to a dry cast-iron skillet set over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until nutty and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Place the rice in a spice grinder and pulse until finely ground (the size of kosher salt). Set aside.
• Heat the sesame oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until well charred on the outside, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. (The beans should still be almost raw in the middle so they remain crunchy.) Place the cherry tomatoes in the same pan and lightly char; transfer to the plate with the beans and let cool. Cut the tomatoes in half (it's okay if they get a little smashed), and cut the beans into 2-inch-long pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine the green beans, tomatoes, mung beans, red onions, scallions, papayas, Thai bird chiles, red peppers, cucumbers, basil, mint, pepitas, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. Drizzle with the lime vinaigrette and mix well. Transfer the salad to a large serving platter and garnish with the toasted ground rice (for fragrance and a crunchy texture).

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 WARM RAISIN-CAPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Working in batches, cook 1 pound green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes per batch. Add raisins during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and transfer to a platter.
• In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, and capers. Season to taste. Toss beans and raisins with dressing and pepitas; serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a simmer. Place green beans in basket; cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer green beans to a serving platter; drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with pecans.

GREEN BEANS AND PEPITAS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender and still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain beans and cool in colander. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas. Toss until starting to pop and brown, about 8 minutes; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Transfer to plate. Reserve skillet. DO AHEAD: Green beans and pepitas can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add rosemary and garlic; stir 15 seconds. Add beans and pepitas. Toss until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.

PIMIENTO GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring beans, broth and onion to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Stir in pimientos, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.