Best 8 Broccoli And Green Bean Polka Recipes

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Broccoli and green bean polka is a delectable side dish that combines the vibrant colors and flavors of two nutritious vegetables. This classic preparation is a staple in many households, often served alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or hearty winter stews. The secret to creating the perfect broccoli and green bean polka lies in selecting crisp, tender vegetables and cooking them to maintain their vibrant hues and delicate textures. Whether you prefer steaming, sautéing, or roasting your vegetables, this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. So grab your fresh broccoli and green beans, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this timeless side dish.

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BROCCOLI AND GREEN BEAN POLKA



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Adding crunchy cashews and fresh almonds to broccoli and beans is a really great way of serving these two simple green vegetables. It makes you want to eat them for ever.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets, with stems trimmed on the diagonal
8 ounces French beans, topped but not tailed
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
about 10 unsalted cashews, halved lengthways
about 10 fresh almonds, peeled and halved length ways
sea salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl half full with cold water and drop in a few handfuls of ice cubes,set aside.
  • Plunge the broccoli florets into a large pan of salted boiling water, bring the water back to the boil, and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Drain and refresh in the iced water.
  • Repeat with the beans, then drain both vegetables and dry them on a cloth.
  • Put the oil in a wok or large, non-stick frying pan and set over a high heat. When you can just see a haze rising add the cashews and toss until browned.
  • Add the broccoli and saute for 2 minutes before tossing in the beans. Saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and toss in the almonds.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

ROASTED BROCCOLINI WITH PANKO GREMOLATA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large bunches broccoli
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread flakes)
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven.
  • Remove and discard the bottom half of the broccoli stems. Cut the remaining stems in half lengthwise up to the florets and pull the florets apart. (Don't cut through the florets!) Continue cutting all the stems and pulling the florets apart - you want to have about two inches of stem with whole florets attached. Place the broccoli on two sheet pans, drizzle with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well, spread in one layer on each pan, and roast for 15 minutes until crisp-tender and the edges are starting to brown, tossing occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a small (8-inch) saute pan over medium-low heat, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned. Add the panko, tossing to coat in the oil. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the panko is golden brown, tossing occasionally. Off the heat, add the pine nuts and lemon zest.
  • Place the broccoli on a serving platter, sprinkle with the lemon juice, then the panko mixture, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss well. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 pound green beans
2 tablespoons cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Place broccoli into pot and cook for 2 minutes. You just want to parboil the broccoli at this point since you will saute it later on. Using a spider strainer, remove broccoli from pot and shock it in a bowl of ice water. When broccoli is completely cool, place it in a colander and allow to drain. Refresh the bowl of ice water. Bring the water back to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Like the broccoli, you just want to parboil the green beans. Remove green beans from pot with spider strainer and add to ice water. When green beans are completely cool, add them to the colander and allow to drain.
  • In a large saute pan, heat olive oil. When almost smoking, add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds. When the garlic starts to brown, remove immediately and discard. Overcooking the garlic will impart a very bitter taste to the dish. Add the red pepper flakes, broccoli and green beans to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI, CORN, AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE



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Broccoli, corn, and green beans are sauteed until tender then sprinkled with flavored feta cheese.

Provided by MBC

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
½ (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
dried oregano to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in broccoli, corn, and green beans. Cook until broccoli is tender. Sprinkle with feta cheese, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 894.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BROCCOLI BEAN BAKE



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"This may sound like an unusual combination, but it's really delicious," promises Valerie McInroy of Waterloo, Iowa. "It's a tasty way to get my husband and son to eat broccoli."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Drain broccoli; place over onion mixture. Top with beans and pimientos. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, cheese and bread crumbs. Melt remaining butter; pour over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BROCCOLI & GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUT BUTTER



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A versatile side dish of quick cooked greens with earthy nut butter

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

250g pack green bean , trimmed
220g pack thin-stemmed broccoli
25g blanched hazelnut , roughly chopped
25g butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the beans and simmer for 1 min, add the broccoli and then cook for 3 mins more until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan and gently toast the hazelnuts until golden brown. Add the butter, let it melt and foam for just a few mins, but don't let it burn, then season well. Tip the drained vegetables into the frying pan and toss in the butter until everything is coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

BROCCOLI & GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Broccoli & Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 lb green beans
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Place broccoli into pot and cook for 2 minutes. You just want to parboil the broccoli at this point since you will saute it later on. Using a spider strainer, remove broccoli from pot and shock it in a bowl of ice water. When broccoli is completely cool, place it in a colander and allow to drain. Refresh the bowl of ice water. Bring the water back to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Like the broccoli, you just want to parboil the green beans. Remove green beans from pot with spider strainer and add to ice water. When green beans are completely cool, add them to the colander and allow to drain.
  • In a large saute pan, heat olive oil. When almost smoking, add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds. When the garlic starts to brown, remove immediately and discard. Overcooking the garlic will impart a very bitter taste to the dish. Add the red pepper flakes, broccoli and green beans to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.4

BROCCOLI, CORN, AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE



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Broccoli, corn, and green beans are sauteed until tender then sprinkled with flavored feta cheese.

Provided by MBC

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
½ (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
dried oregano to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in broccoli, corn, and green beans. Cook until broccoli is tender. Sprinkle with feta cheese, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 894.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp broccoli and green beans. Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and green, unwilted leaves. Green beans should be bright green and snap easily when bent.
  • Blanch the broccoli and green beans before stir-frying. This will help to preserve their color and nutrients. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the vegetables and rinse them with cold water.
  • Use a large skillet or wok for stir-frying. This will help to ensure that the vegetables are evenly cooked.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables over high heat. This will help to create a slightly charred exterior and tender-crisp interior.
  • Add a variety of seasonings to the stir-fry. This could include soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the stir-fry immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Broccoli and green bean polka is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give broccoli and green bean polka a try.

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