Garden green beans, also known as snap beans or string beans, are a popular vegetable enjoyed for their sweet, slightly crunchy texture and vibrant green color. They are a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, making them a staple in many cuisines worldwide. This article presents a comprehensive guide to cooking garden green beans, offering tips for selecting the freshest beans, preparing them for cooking, and exploring diverse recipes that showcase their unique flavor and nutritional value. We will delve into different cooking methods, including boiling, steaming, stir-frying, and roasting, providing step-by-step instructions and highlighting techniques to retain their color, texture, and nutrients.
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EASY GARDEN GREEN BEANS
This is a flavorful, simple way to dress up plain steamed green beans for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you are getting the rest of the meal together.
Provided by mrsmiz
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set a steamer basket insert into a large saucepan and fill with water to a level just below the steamer. Bring to a boil. Add green beans, and steam to your desired degree of tenderness, or about 5 minutes.
- Once the beans have cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove garlic slices and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 66.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GARDEN GREEN BEANS & POTATOES
Fresh green beans paired with red potatoes make for an easy and filling side dish. To make it even better, add crumbled bacon! -Kelly Zinn, Cicero, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 6-8 hours. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN GREEN BEANS
Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions," she relates.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms, onion if desired and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in water chestnuts and seasonings; heat through. Drain beans and stir into skillet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 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
GOOD CANNED GREEN BEANS - FROM BLAND CANNED TO GARDEN FRESH
This is how I make my green beans in the winter, when I don't have access to fresh produce. Growing up, my mother never would use canned green beans because she said they were disgusting and lacked flavor. When I got older, someone told me to cook them with oil, and that got me started on the quest for the perfect way to doctor canned green beans to make them taste closer to fresh. And here it is! (TIP: I love the big can of Hanover green beans, in the white can. They seem to have better flavor.)
Provided by Khinson
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain liquid out of can.
- Place green beans in pot and add water to cover.
- Add oil and seasonings. You may adjust seasoning amounts to taste.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
GARDEN GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
Fresh tender green beans cooked with flavorful bacon and onion provide old-fashioned goodness. A great side with just about any kind of meat. Land-O-Lakes Cookbook
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- in 3 qt saucepan place beans and bacon; add enough water to cover, bring to a full boil, cover, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until beans are crispy tender, drain.
- return beans to pan; add remaining ingredients, cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until onion is crispy tender.
- serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 269.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the beans. Remove the stem ends and any tough strings from the beans.
- Blanch the beans. This will help to preserve their color and flavor. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Cook the beans. There are many different ways to cook green beans, including boiling, steaming, sautéing, and roasting. Choose a cooking method that you like and that will best complement the other dishes you are serving.
- Season the beans. Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular seasonings for green beans include salt, pepper, garlic, onion, lemon juice, and butter.
Conclusion:
Green beans are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are also low in calories. With so many different ways to prepare them, green beans are a great addition to any meal.
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