Fantastic green bean recipes - have any?

[Flaxbee]

I have a big ole' pile of green beans that I'd like to use up this weekend .. have any favorite recipes to share?



Thanks

[Suich]

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[Flaxbee]

7. I agree -- an incredible resource

Thanks!

[cyberswede]

2. Here's a really easy one...

Steam 1/2 lb. beans till crisp/tender.
Stir in a couple Tbsp. Dijon mustard (give or take) and coarsely ground black pepper to taste.

You can also add some butter and/or chopped green onion for variety.

[Flaxbee]

8. Simple sounds good. Thanks

I have a butter weakness, so I'll definitely add some butter

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. I have one.

I don't have a name for it, but these green beans are really good. Can be easily adapted to make in smaller or larger amounts.

4 slices bacon (or equal amount italian sausage, or both)
Olive oil
minced garlic
diced onion
one can tomatoes
one tablespoon tomato paste
salt and pepper
Green beans, washed and cut into 1 1/2 to 2 in pieces

Cook bacon in dutch oven until crispy. Drain. Retain one tablespoon bacon drippings. Add one tablespoon olive oil. Saute diced onion, and garlic in oil, scraping bottom to release brown bits. Add canned tomatoes, salt and pepper, and tomato paste and bring to simmer. Crumble bacon or sausage and add to the mixture. (Can retain some to sprinkle on top). Add washed green beans and simmer for about one hour.

Another of my favorite ways to serve green beans is simply sauteed in olive oil, with a little salt and pepper.

[Flaxbee]

9. I wonder if turkey bacon would work...

we're a no-pork, no-beef, sometimes poultry household...

Sounds delicious!

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. Polish Green Bean Soup

Polish White & Green Bean Soup
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1 1/2 c Dried white beans, Great Northern, navy, or baby lima
6 c Water
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp Salt
4 c Beef broth
1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
1 T Rosemary, crumbled
2 c Fresh green beans (about 3/4 lb), cut on the diagonal in 1-inch pieces
1 T Butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 lb Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut 1/4-1/2 in -- sauteed or grilled
White vinegar to taste
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1. Wash and pick over the dried beans. Put them into a large saucepan or kettle with the water
and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and allow to stand for 1 hour.
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2. Return to the heat and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for
1/2 hour.
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3. Using a heavy fork, mash the garlic with the salt until no large chunks remain. Add to the
saucepan with the beans. Add the broth, pepper, and rosemary. Simmer, partially covered, until
beans are tender. This can take 15 minutes or as long as 1 hour; timing for beans is hard to predict -
keep checking.
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4. Cook the green beans uncovered in 2 uarts of boiling salted water until they are tender-crisp
and bright green. Drain and add to the soup when the white beans are tender.
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5. Stir in the butter and lemon and sausage. Add vinegar to taste just before serving.
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Serves 6 to 8.
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Delicious -- the vinegar is crucial to the overall taste.
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[Flaxbee]

10. I love cannellini beans ... will definitely give this a try, vegetarian-style

Thanks, MFM!

[HopeHoops]

5. Steam 'em, toss them with butter, and add fresh basil, oregano, and chives.

Simple is good.

[Flaxbee]

11. Sounds good.

Have fresh basil, dried oregano, need chives. Will add to shopping list.

[alphafemale]

6. I like to barely blanch them and then

I like to barely blanch them and then plunge them in ice water and then marinade them in a good dressing for a few hours.

I use an Italian Parmesan. They still have a little snap, crackle to them but they are tender. And completely yummy. Any vinegar based dressing would do I suppose. I don't think a creamy one would make anything other than a mess.

[Flaxbee]

12. That sounds nice, too.

I have some experimenting to do tomorrow!


Thanks!