Blue Lake green beans are a deliciously versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to prepare them is to sauté them with lemon and thyme. This simple dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of the thyme, while the green beans provide a crisp, tender texture. This dish is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be served as a light main course.
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BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND THYME
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Citrus Herb Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Layer between paper towels and refrigerate.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, thyme, and peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until heated, about 5 minutes.
LEMON-THYME GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
- Add the green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Steam the beans, tossing occasionally, until crisptender, 6 to 10 minutes.
- Pull the lid back slightly, and tilt the skillet to drain the water from the green beans; add the lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve the green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, LEMON, AND THYME
Entered for safe-keeping, from Sean Donnellan's "Something Tastes Funny" with recipes by Naidre Miller. This cookbook is geared to new cooks and non-cooks. Personally, I recommend revising the original 2 tablespoons butter to 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Note: the purple shallots generally available are "large" shallots, and 2 small shallots equal 1 large shallot, but the large shallot will be stronger. Old French recipes generally refer to small shallots.
Provided by KateL
Categories Vegetable
Time 19m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash beans in cold water. Trim ends of beans, either using a sharp knife or snap them off.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Add shallots and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add beans, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking pan once in a while to prevent them from burning or sticking. Check to see if tender: if not, recover and cook until desired doneness. (They should still have snap, but rawness should be cooked out.).
- Add lemon juice, toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.3
GREEN BEANS WITH THYME
Chopped onion, thyme and other seasonings give fresh green beans great flavor.-Doris Dibert, Everett, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Add parsley, lemon juice, thyme and paprika. Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME
These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!
Provided by JasLak
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BRAISED PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE AND BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS
Portuguese Sausage, Fresh Blue Lake Green Beans and Baby Rose Red Potatoes braised in vegetable stock and Riesling Wine.
Provided by Potagekempcc
Categories Stew
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place fine herbs, bay leaves, juniper berries and black peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with string.
- In a large braising pan melt butter, add Portugese sausage, Maui onions and saute' sausage until brown. Add fine herbs, season with sea salt and black pepper. Add garlic and saute' about a minute.
- Add 1/2 cup Riesling Wine and reduce by one-half.
- Add vegetable stock, green beans, potatoes and wine. Bring to a full boil and reduce to a slow simmer covered. Braise 45-minutes to 1 hour or until beans and potatoes are tender.
- Season to taste with fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Serve in warm bowls.
- Garnish with chopped Fresh Chopped Parsley.
- *Chef's Note: Riesling Wine from Bay Bridge Vineyard 2009.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 1649.4, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 23.3
LEMON-THYME GREEN BEANS
Fresh thyme can be used more generously than dried as it is not as concentrated.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
- Add green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover skillet. Steam beans, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
- Pull lid back slightly, and tilt skillet to drain water from green beans; add lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.
GREEN LAKE GRILLED RABBIT WITH LEMON THYME AND YOGURT
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wipe rabbits dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil until it is almost smoking. Add the rabbit pieces and sear over high heat until brown on both sides. Remove from heat and place in baking pan. Bake for about 10 minutes, while preparing sauce.
- Wipe grease from pan and deglaze pan with vermouth. Add thyme, lemon juice and stock and cook quickly over high heat to reduce to 1/3 original volume. Watch carefully.
- Remove from heat and with wire whisk beat in 1/4 cup yogurt.
- By the time the sauce is finished the rabbit should be cooked. Remove from oven. Whisk liquid from baking pan into the sauce.
- Place rabbit on serving platter and nap with sauce. Serve rabbit with dollop of yogurt and braised vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1249, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 161 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 2149 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender blue lake green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the beans by removing the stem ends and any tough strings.
- Blanch the beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their鮮豔 color.
- Use a flavorful olive oil and fresh lemon juice to dress the beans.
- Add fresh thyme leaves for a pop of herbal flavor.
- Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the beans warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This simple yet delicious recipe for blue lake green beans with lemon and thyme is a perfect side dish for any meal. The beans are tender and flavorful, with a bright citrusy flavor from the lemon and a hint of herbal goodness from the thyme. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
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