Greenbeansmyway Recipes

MY NANA'S FAMOUS GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat in a heavy 3 qt saucepan until the bacon is fully rendered.
• DO NOT remove any of the bacon grease - it's what makes these green beans so amazing!
• Add the onions and saute with bacon until transparent.
• Add green beans and pepper and stir making sure the bacon drippings are getting mixed in well.
• Add chicken broth and reduce heat to low.
• Cover and continue cooking the green beans for 30 minutes up to two hours, stirring occasionally. Make sure there is liquid in the bottom of your pot so that the beans don't get scorched.
• Check for seasoning levels and add salt and pepper if necessary.
• Enjoy!

SAUTéED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the green beans completely. Break or cut off the ends of each bean.
• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once heated add the green beans and cook for 6-7 minutes for thin green beans, or 8-9 minutes for thick green beans, stirring regularly until they begin to soften and brown slightly on the outside.
• Use a garlic press to press in the garlic. Then stir in the salt and pepper to taste and cook and additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Garnish as desired and serve.

FRESH GREEN BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add water to a medium-sized saucepan until about two-thirds of the way full. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add green beans to water and allow to boil for 6-8 minutes, just until tender.
• Do not allow them to cook far beyond this stage, as they will continue to cook slightly longer once removed from the heat. Immediately drain and transfer to serving dish.
• Toss with butter, salt and pepper. Serve right away and enjoy.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Finely grate the lemon zest into a large bowl.
• Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice from one half.
• Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
• Put a pan of salted water on to boil. Meanwhile, trim the the beans.
• Once the water is boiling, steam or boil the beans until tender. Drain well, then tip the cooked beans into the bowl with your dressing and toss everything together, making sure all the beans get coated.
• Have a taste and squeeze over the remaining lemon juice if you think it needs it, then serve.

EASY CANNED GREEN BEAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Drain half of the liquid out of the green beans.
• Pour the green beans and the reserved half of the canning liquid into a skillet.
• Add butter, onion powder, salt and pepper.
• Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until almost all of the cooking liquid has evaporated.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in the microwave according to package instructions
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, a generous pinch of salt and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Add the green beans, toss to coat them in the oil and saute another 2 minutes. Serve hot.

EASY SWEET GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat water in a pot large enough to hold all of your beans until boiling.
• Wash, trim and cut your green beans into bite sized pieces while you are waiting for the water to boil.
• When water is boiling and your beans are prepared dump them into the boiling water for about 5 minutes or bright green.
• While beans are boiling grab a medium bowl and combine soy sauce, melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until blended. Set aside.
• When beans are cooked drain them in a colander in the sink or how ever you prefer. Return beans to the pot and add the soy mixture on top of the beans. Toss beans in mixture until they are all coated. Serve immediately.
• I always serve this dish with rice. I usually serve the beans beside or on top of the rice with a little extra sauce drizzled all over!

GREEN BEANS WITH MAGIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green beans and saute, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from heat.
• Add soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Drizzle mixture over beans and lightly toss to combine. Plate and serve.

ROASTED PARMESAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° convection or 400° conventional. Clean and trim 1/2 pound of green beans. Try to use beans of constant size. The skinny ones with dry out.
• In a medium bowl combine beans with 2 teaspoon olive oil. Mix well then add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and mix again.
• Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the beans evenly across the paper. Cover with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (fresh preferred).
• Bake until browning some, 10-15 minutes.

CHEESY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.
• Arrange green beans on baking sheet in a single layer. Set aside.
• In a small bowl mix together olive oil, parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the green beans and toss to evenly coat.
• Bake for 20 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
• Remove from oven and top with the mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and broil (or grill) until the cheese melts and becomes golden (about 4-5 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.