Green Beans With Tomatoes And Cotija Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND COTIJA

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, place 2 cups water. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Place green beans in steamer basket in Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, oregano and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and most of liquid is evaporated.
• Spoon drained beans onto serving platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds; serve warm.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

SPANISH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
• Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

STEWED GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES WITH TRAHANA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide, covered skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, sugar and salt to taste and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and remaining oil and stir together for a minute, then add about 1 1/2 cups water, or enough to just cover the beans. Bring to a simmer, add more salt to taste, cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until beans are very tender.
• Check water level and if necessary add water so that beans are covered. When it begins to simmer, stir in trahana and half the herbs. Cover and simmer, stirring often, until trahana is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining herbs, add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Add lemon juice and more olive oil if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature (traditionally this is allowed to cool and served at room temperature).

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. add the tomatoes and salad dressing; toss to coat.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine. Add green beans, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes. Serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Add the bacon and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is beginning to crisp and the onions are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium high and add the green beans and tomato paste. Stir and allow to cook for a minute or two. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer until thickened and the beans are soft but still green, 5 to 7 minutes.

FASSOLAKIA FRESKA ME DOMATA - GREEK GREEN BEANS & TOMATO

Steps:

• Wash the beans, cut off the tips and remove the stringy piece of fiber along the seam. Rinse the beans.
• In a soup pot, sauté the onions in olive oil with a wooden spoon until they turn translucent.
• Stir in the garlic and sauté a few minutes more. Add all the remaining ingredients and the water. Stir well, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. (Add more water if needed during cooking - boiling water.).
• Serve warm. On the side, consider tzatziki or feta cheese, and certainly some great country bread.
• Note: This serves 4 as a main dish, 6-8 as a side. For a more substantial dish, add 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan with a cover.
• Add the onion slices and cook until just soft (5-6 minutes).
• Add the tomatoes and cook about 6- 8 minutes until soft.
• Stir in the water and season with Salt& Pepper.
• Stir in the beans and coat them with the sauce.
• Cover and cook over moderate heat for approx.
• 15-20 minutes.
• Stir occasionally, and add more water if sauce dries out.
• Serve hot or cold.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and turn heat to high. Add beans and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown a little on bottom. Add tomatoes, turn heat to low, and cover. Cook about an hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in remaining olive oil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

BRAISED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add oil and garlic; cook until fragrant and sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in beans and cilantro; bring to a simmer, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Season to taste and serve, drizzled with more oil and sprinkled with cilantro leaves.