Mixed Green And Yellow Beans With Fresh Pomegranate Seeds Recipes

POMEGRANATE-GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place green beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, combine orange juice, pomegranate juice, butter, vinegar, syrup, orange zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cranberries. Add beans and toss to coat.

GREEN BEANS WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place beans in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Roast 10 minutes, stirring once., Add garlic to pan. Roast until beans are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes longer. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat combine potatoes, green beans, thyme, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and 3/4 cup of broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• In a small bowl blend remaining broth and cornstarch. Stir in parsley; add to potato mixture. Cook, stirring, until bubbly and thickened.

CAULIFLOWER STEMS WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• 1. Wash the cauliflower stems well. Cut each stem in half crosswise and then into halves or quarters lengthwise, depending on their thickness.2. Heat the oil in a cast-iron or nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the cauliflower stems, stirring, over medium-high heat until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.3. Add all the remaining ingredients (except the pomegranate seeds and cilantro), cover the pan and cook, stirring as needed, until all the juices evaporate and the stems are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.4. In the meantime, place the pomegranate seeds in a small nonstick skillet and roast over medium heat, stirring and shaking the skillet, until dark brown, about 2 minutes--keeping in mind that the seeds will continue to darken even after they are removed from the heat. Add the pomegranate seeds to the cauliflower stems during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Mix in the cilantro, transfer to a serving dish, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SAUTEED MIXED GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add greens (in batches) and cook, tossing often, until wilted and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer greens to colander as done and drain.
• Return skillet to heat.
• Add broth to skillet and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
• Add beans and simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Return greens to skillet, toss gently and season with salt and pepper to taste.

MIXED GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS WITH FRESH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• 1. Roast the almonds. Trim only the stem ends of the beans and cut them into 1/2 inch diagonal slices.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the red chili peppers, cumin, and mustard seeds they should splutter upon contact with the hot oil, so lower the heat and cover the pan until the spluttering subsides. 3. Add the potatoes, beans, carrots, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and salt, and cook, about 3 minutes over high heat. Add the tomato, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft, 10 to 12 minutes.4. Mix in the dried pomegranate seeds. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with sliced almonds, fresh pomegranate seeds, and garam masala, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.