Garlic string green beans, also known as Chinese long beans, are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they have a slightly sweet and garlicky flavor. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for cooking garlic string green beans, so that you can enjoy this delicious vegetable in all its glory.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
STRING/GREEN BEANS W/GINGER AND GARLIC
Make and share this String/Green Beans W/Ginger and Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Working in two batches, boil beans until just tender but still crisp and bright green.
- Start testing after 4 minutes or so, being careful not to overcook.
- When done, plunge beans into ice water to stop cooking, lift out immediately when cool and drain on towels. (Recipe can be made to this point up to a day in advance and kept refrigerated, wrapped in towels.).
- When ready to cook, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide skillet over high heat.
- Add half the beans, half the ginger and half the garlic, and cook, stirring and tossing constantly, until beans are heated through and ginger and garlic are softened and aromatic.
- Sprinkle with salt, and remove to a serving dish.
- Repeat with remaining oil, beans, ginger and garlic. Serve.
GARLIC STRING / GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Garlic String / Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill saucepan with water, when boiling, add green beans and cook for about 2 minutes, until just crunchy.
- Rinse immediately under cold water.
- Alternately, you can cook the beans in the microwave for a few minutes until heated through.
- Put margarine in pan and melt, add slivered almonds and toast, as the almonds begin to turn brown add lots of garlic.
- Add green beans and toss quickly.
GARLIC STRING/GREEN BEANS (FIT FOR LIFE)
My family has been using this recipe since the 80's. These are great with steak or chicken. Also great if you are on a low calorie diet.
Provided by Peytons Mom
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large heavy saucepan, heat oil.
- Add garlic and beans, and saute over high heat to sear beans, stirring frequently so they do not burn.
- Add thyme, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add water and bouillon.
- Bring to boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beans are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
- Add more water, if necessary.
- Frozen beans will take only half the time.
- Add squeeze of lemon juice and toss well.
- Original recipe states it serves 2 but it easily will serve four as a side dish.
HELEN'S CREAMY GARLIC STRING / GREEN BEANS
This is so easy! The kids will thank you for it. I haven't met one yet that has turned this dish away. This is a family favorite amongst everyone. Enjoy!
Provided by glitter
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a pan put your string beans and potatoes.
- Pour enough water to go up about 1/2 way.
- Add salt.
- Cover.
- And bring to a boil.
- Cook until potatoes and beans are tender.
- Drain water into a large measuring cup.
- Take a small iron skillet, melt butter, add enough flour to make a roux to thicken the beans with.
- When the roux is a good golden color add the garlic and saute but do not brown the garlic.
- Add some of the bean/potato liquid to the roux and stir constently until you get the consistency of sauce you would like for your beans.
- Before you add the sauce, use your wooden spoon.
- With the back of the spoon mash a few of the potatoes so they will blend with the sauce, but leave others whole.
- Mix everything together and cook just a few moments until the beans and potatoes have taken on a little of the flavor of the sauce.
- Taste to make sure there is enough salt.
- If not this is the time to add it.
- Last but not least just before serving stir in 1 Tblsp. sour cream.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the ends of the beans and any tough strings.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. This will help to preserve their color and crispness.
- Stir-fry the green beans in a hot wok or skillet. Use a high heat and cook the beans for only a few minutes, until they are tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Season the green beans with your favorite spices and sauces. Some popular options include garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
Conclusion:
Garlic string green beans are a delicious and versatile side dish. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, garlic string green beans are a great option. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give garlic string green beans a try.
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