Herbed Beans And Carrots Recipes

EASY HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Using a medium saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add in green beans and carrot sticks. Add garlic powder, parsley, fennel and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add in chicken broth and reduce heat to medium. Stir to coat the vegetables, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
• Add in half of the chopped chives along with balsamic vinegar and sugar stirring to mix and coat. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve in your favorite dish. Best enjoyed same day but can be reheated the following day as well (reduce original cooking time by 5 minutes to ensure they are not mushy)

HERBED BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the beans and carrots in a microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the butter and seasonings.

HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook 2 cups each chopped carrots and green beans in a medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then return the vegetables to the pot with 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon honey and the zest of 1/2 lemon; season with salt. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, 1 minute.

GLAZED CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add carrots; cover and cook for 1 minute. Add beans; cover and cook 2 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Place the vegetables in a large skillet; add broth and butter. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 teaspoons. Add the sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.

HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the carrots until barely tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from water, place in colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Pat dry with paper towels. Do the same with the green beans. Note: The vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in zipper bags in the refrigerator.
• In a very large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and green beans, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in the red pepper flakes, tarragon or dill weed, and salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces trimmed green beans and 4 carrots (cut into sticks); season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth; reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until tender, 6 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chopped chives, 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar. Cook 3 more minutes.

WHITE BEANS WITH CARROTS AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Stir in the beans and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the liquid simmers. Add the rosemary and thyme. Simmer for 40 minutes.
• Stir the carrots and roasted garlic cloves into the beans and continue cooking until the beans and the carrots are soft, about 30 minutes longer. Drain the beans and remove the herb stems. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

HERBED BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the beans and carrots in a microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the butter and seasonings.

HERBED GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring salted water to boil.
• Add trimmed green beans cook until tender but still crisp.
• Drain, chill in ice water- set aside- drain again after chilled.
• In saute pan heat oil and butter, add mushroom and garlic.
• Sautee' til tender.
• Add beans to mushrooms.
• Heat through.
• Add thyme leaves, almonds and season to taste with salt and pepper.