GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL
Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED GARDEN FRESH GREEN BEANS
This is a great way to cook fresh green beans. This recipe is very basic, but can easily be jazzed up with some onions, fresh garlic, mushrooms - let your imagination run wild! This recipe also is very good for fresh asparagus.
Provided by Cookin Ray
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green beans, onion salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together until desired tenderness is reached, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GRILLED GREEN BEANS
I cook almost everything outdoors, including green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking. The recipe has won over my picky eaters. -Carol Traupman-Carr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water., In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat. Drain beans and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine beans, shallot mixture and cheese; toss to coat. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) coated with cooking spray. Fold foil around beans, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Leave the pointed tips on the green beans, but snap off the stem tips. Wash. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt. Drop in the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and refrigerate.
- When ready to serve, toss the green beans with 1/3 cup of the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Taste and add more dressing or salt as needed. Pile the beans high in the center of a large white platter. Arrange the tomato slices overlapping around the edge. Sprinkle the tomatoes with remaining salt and drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing on top of them. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve immediately.
- Turn on the processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic and shallot down the feed tube onto the spinning blade to mince. Add the water, salt, pepper, mustard, and sugar. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Add the basil leaves and coarsely chop with several on/off pulses.
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL SERVED WITH PARMESAN CRISPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well; set aside.
- Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2-inch apart.
- Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
- Yield: 8 to 10 crisps
BASIL AND TOMATO GREEN BEANS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove green beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
- In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Saute the shallot over medium heat until soft. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and green beans. Toss together cooking for a minute more. Add the white wine and tomato and cook until the wine has reduced; about 3 minutes. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste
FRESH GREEN BEANS & GARLIC
I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies. It really shows off the full flavor of the green beans. -Carol Mayer, Sparta, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from pan; reserve. Add green beans to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or just until beans are tender and broth is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH GREEN BEANS, FENNEL, AND FETA CHEESE
Fresh green beans and fresh fennel cooked until crisp-tender are then briefly sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, along with fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese.
Provided by FOXLAIRFARM
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and fennel slices; cook until just beginning to become tender, about 4 minutes. Pour into a colander to drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat for a minute. Return the green beans and fennel to the pan. Season with basil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until coated and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BASIL GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Basil Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lets.eat
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the green beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain. Place the beans in a serving dish. Add the basil, butter, salt, and pepper. Toss until the butter is melted and beans are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
FRESH GREEN BEANS & BASIL
Crisp-tender is the perfect way to cook fresh green beans. Sun dried tomato vinaigrette helps their fresh flavor shine in this smart side.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 17m
Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add beans and onions; cover.
- Cook 5 min. or until beans are crisp-tender.
- Top with basil; cook, covered, 1 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
BASIL-GARLIC GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Basil-Garlic Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kikimony
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook green beans in boiling water until crisp tender, 6 minutes; drain and place in cold water to cool quickly; drain again.
- Heat oil in pot over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, stir 30 seconds.
- Add beans, saute until heated- 8 minutes.
- Add basil, stir 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
STACY'S BASIL-LEMON GREEN BEANS
A fresh and easy way to make flavorful fresh green beans. Goes great with poultry, beef, pork or fish. The citrus kick brightens up your veggies!
Provided by Stacy Scott-Calcagni
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and toss to evenly coat with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for even cooking, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally so walnuts don't burn, until beans are soft but maintain some crunch, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 299.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BASIL-GARLIC GREEN BEANS
These are a result of getting my son, Mark, to eat green beans. He loves them extra garlicky. -Jenny Witcraft, Cleveland, Ohio.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place beans in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute or until golden brown. Add basil and beans; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BASIL GREEN BEANS
Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean we're idle," remarks Marilou Candela of Licking, Missouri. "Some days we're very busy, so this side dish is a favorite."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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