Fancy frenched green beans are a classic and elegant dish that can elevate any meal. With their delicate flavor and vibrant green color, these beans add a touch of sophistication to any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a special side dish, fancy frenched green beans are sure to impress your guests. Their unique cut and preparation make them a standout dish that will leave a lasting impression.
Let's cook with our recipes!
FRENCHED GREEN BEANS
Categories Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Vinegar Green Bean Vegan Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Force beans, trimmed ends first (keeping strings to the side), up through funnel of frencher (if using; see cooks' note, below).
- Cook beans in 2 batches in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil. Serve hot or warm.
FANCY GREEN BEANS
What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey and butter. Saute pepper and onion in drippings until tender. Add the beans, teriyaki mixture, bacon, cashews and lemon juice; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STEAMED FRESH GREEN BEANS
Steaming (but not for too long!) is a foolproof way to get perfect, crisp-tender green beans, every time. This easy recipe is a great starting point for other flavors or preparations, like adding cooked green beans to a salad.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Steamed Green Bean Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sugar 2.7 g
FRENCH STRING BEANS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 4 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss the onion and bell peppers together with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, tossing with a spatula from time to time to be sure the vegetables roast evenly.
- Just before serving, reheat the string beans in a large saute pan drizzled with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange on a platter. Spoon the roasted vegetables over the string beans and serve hot or at room temperature.
FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off green beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain the green beans. Immediately submerge in ice water to chill and to retain their bright color.
- Alternatively, place the green beans in a colander. Place the colander on top of boiling potatoes to steam until tender, occasionally turning to cook evenly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
FANCY GREEN BEANS
These are great when you don't want plain old green beans. Modified from the original recipe from Paula Deen.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Teriyaki-Honey Sauce:.
- In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki suace, honey and melted butter.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Drop in the beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are bright green.
- Drain the beans in a colander, then plunge them into ice water.
- Drain again and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until very crisp.
- Crumble and set aside.
- Saute the peppers, onion and garlic in the hot bacon fat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beans, cashews and bacon to the skillet and heat through.
- Add the teriyaki-honey sauce and toss gently.
- Add the lemon juice and toss again.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.4
GOURMET GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Gourmet Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cream Puff
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beans in boiling salted water only until about half-cooked; drain beans and set aside.
- Cut the bacon in small pieces and brown in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic and mushrooms to bacon fat and drippings in skillet; saute until tender-crisp.
- In large mixing bowl, combine beans, bacon and sauteed vegetables with wine and cheese.
- Place mixture in casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
HARICOTS VERTS (THIN FRENCH GREEN BEANS) WITH HERB BUTTER
By mixing butter, shallots, fresh herbs, and lemon juice together right in the serving bowl, you get an instant dressing on contact with hot haricots verts that you toss in at the last minute. Nothing could be simpler, or more packed with flavor.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Herb Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Winter Boil Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients except haricots verts with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined well.
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, then drain. Toss with herb butter.
- Do Ahead
- Herb butter can be made ahead and chilled, covered, 3 days or frozen, rolled into a cylinder in plastic wrap and kept in a sealed bag, 1 week. Haricots verts can be trimmed 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed bag lined with paper towels.
FANCY FRENCH BEANS
When she's entertaining, June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often serves this popular side dish. "Water chestnuts, bean sprouts and almonds add crunch," she says. "If you'd like the mixture a little creamier, use only 4 teaspoons of flour."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook beans according to package directions. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts; heat through. Drain well and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Worcestershire sauce and bean mixture; toss to coat. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine almonds and cheese; sprinkle over the top. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until almonds are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve a perfect French cut, use a sharp knife and make sure to cut at a 45-degree angle.
- If you're short on time, you can use a mandoline to slice the green beans instead of cutting them by hand.
- To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the almond butter sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less water.
- To assemble the dish, simply toss the green beans with the almond butter sauce and top with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Fancy Frenched green beans are a delicious and elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making them a great option for busy weeknights. The almond butter sauce adds a rich and creamy flavor to the green beans, and the toasted almonds add a nice crunch. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love