Grilled Red Onions And Green Beans Recipes

GRILLED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Trim the a thin slice off the side of the whole, unpeeled onion. Set the onion flat on the cut surface for stability. Cut the onion into 4 (1-inch thick) slices. Remove the outer ring of skin from each slice. Drizzle the sliced onion with light colored oil and season both sides with steak seasoning or salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on hot grill or on a nonstick griddle for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until onion is tender and has begun to caramelize.

GRILLED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• In bowl, toss 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges, with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook in hot wok until caramelized on one side, 3 to 5 minutes.
• In bowl, toss 3/4 pound trimmed green beans with 1 tablespoon oil. Flip onions; put beans on top. Cook until beans are tender, 5 to 15 minutes.

GREEN BEAN, RED ONION AND GRILLED NEW POTATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the vinegar and rosemary in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste. Strain into a bowl. Preheat grill. Toss potatoes in a large bowl with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill skin side down until golden, turn over and continue grilling until just cooked through. Place in a large bowl and immediately toss with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the haricots verts. Cook for 2 minutes, and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain. Add the haricots verts and red onion to the potatoes and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

GRILLED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over. Cover and bake garlic until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Cool. Peel garlic. Transfer garlic and oil to processor. Process until smooth paste forms. Add vinegar; process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until dressing is thick and smooth. Stir in basil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer beans to large bowl of ice water. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Toss beans in large bowl with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil beans until beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add onions and tomatoes. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve salad at room temperature.

GRILLED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over. Cover and bake garlic until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Cool.
• Peel garlic. Transfer garlic and oil to processor. Process until smooth paste forms. Add vinegar; process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until dressing is thick and smooth. Stir in basil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer beans to large bowl of ice water. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Toss beans in a large bowl with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate).
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil beans until beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add onions and tomatoes. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve salad at room temperature.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1 cup water, oil, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add the green beans and onion.
• Cover, and cook until the beans are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Uncover, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated, beans are tender, and onions are beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes more.
• Stir in vinegar and serve.