Pan Fried Potatoes And Green Beans Recipes

Steps:

• In a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat, combine green beans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until the beans begin to sweat. Remove lid and stir occasionally until beans are tender.
• When the beans and spices have begun to 'burn' on the bottom of the pan, which will lend a grilled flavor, stir in the olive oil and turn off heat. Cover, and let stand a few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the 'burnt' spices. Beans should have a dark, caramel color, but not black.

Steps:

• Place the green beans in a large saucepan or pot with one inch of water. You may place them in a steamer insert if you have one. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes, they should still be firm and bright green.
• In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar; set aside.
• Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for a couple of minutes uncovered to reduce the sauce. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them.

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil and add beans. Cook until bright green in color and tender crisp; approximately 2-3 minutes. Plunge cooked beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. When completely cool drain beans in colander.
• Place cubed potatoes, olive oil, basil, oregano and garlic powder in a large Ziploc bag. Shake to coat. Heat skillet over medium high heat and add potatoes. Cook until starting to brown; stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium low so as not to overbrown the potatoes before they are tender. Stir occasionally. Cook until golden brown and tender. Add well drained green beans, butter and salt & pepper to taste. Cook for additional 3-5 minutes.
• NOTES If you like your beans more tender than add them to the skillet with the potatoes earlier in the cooking process.

Steps:

• Lightly scrub potatoes.
• Cut bacon into a small dice and brown in skillet on medium-low heat. Do not cook to a full crisp.
• While bacon is cooking, slice potatoes into small rounds about 1/4 inch think.
• When bacon is done remove with slotted spoon. Drain skillet of all but 1 tsp bacon fat. Add oil and increase heat to medium-high.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat. Saute while tossing occasionally until potatoes are slightly cooked. Approximately 5 minutes.
• Add fresh beans and toss lightly. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 4 minutes more.
• Uncover, add balsamic vinegar & reserved bacon. Toss and serve immediately.