Green beans, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger come together to create a symphony of flavors in this delectable side dish. The green beans add a slightly crunchy texture, while the carrots provide a sweet and earthy balance. Tomatoes burst with juicy goodness, and garlic and ginger infuse the dish with their aromatic and pungent notes. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled chicken or fish, or simply enjoying it as a light and healthy meal on its own, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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GREEN BEANS WITH GINGER AND GARLIC
Here is a recipe for fresh green beans, boiled just until barely tender and bright green, then tossed in a pan with minced garlic and ginger. The beans can be cooked a day ahead, leaving nothing more to do before the meal than to assemble everything over high heat.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and 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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Cook 2 cups each chopped carrots and green beans in a medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then return the vegetables to the pot with 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon honey and the zest of 1/2 lemon; season with salt. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, 1 minute.
GLAZED CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS
This simple dish is always a big hit, even with non-vegetable lovers. I've substituted frozen green beans for fresh, omitting the blanching process, and it still tastes great.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add carrots; cover and cook for 1 minute. Add beans; cover and cook 2 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Place the vegetables in a large skillet; add broth and butter. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 teaspoons. Add the sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS SAUTEED IN BUTTER AND GARLIC
This is a simple way to prepare your veggies, but it looks really pretty and tastes delicious. The good thing about this technique is you can steam them ahead of time, and then sauté them at the last minute so you have a hot side dish ready with the rest of your meal.
Provided by Gingernut
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim green beans and cut carrot into sticks that are similar in size to the green beans.
- Put the carrots in a microwave safe dish and pour about 1/2 a cup of boiling water over them. Loosely cover dish (so a bit of steam can escape). I use a microwave steamer.
- Microwave on high about 3 minutes, until carrots are starting to soften but not yet done.
- Add beans to carrots in dish or steamer. Microwave for another 2 - 3 minutes. Veggies should be crisp tender, or just slightly less than your desired doneness.
- Drain veggies and set aside. When you are almost ready to serve, heat up some butter in a sauté pan or wok until foamy.
- Throw in garlic and veggies and stir for just a minute or two, until garlic is fragrant and veggies are coated in butter and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.8
GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
These beans are briefly boiled and tossed with cherry tomatoes in a buttery basil sauce to make the most yummy green beans ever! We serve these at Easter Dinner every year but are a delicious accent to any meal.
Provided by STARNETSA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 294.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
HONEY GINGER GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans flavored with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
Provided by JuliaC
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add green beans and cook until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat soy sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in soy sauce until fragrant; stir in honey. Add green beans and toss to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, Sodium 805.5 mg, Sugar 36.8 g
GINGER GARLIC GREEN BEANS
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Garlic Ginger Side Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Vinegar Green Bean Healthy Vegan Soy Sauce Sesame Oil Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling well-salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain beans and pat dry.
- While beans cook, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and oils in a large bowl.
- Add beans and toss. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.
GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS WITH GINGER AND CHILES
Steps:
- Trim the beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Peel the carrots and cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut each piece lengthwise into quarters and halve these.
- Finely chop the green chilies. Peel the ginger and cut into paper-thin slices. Stack a few slices together at a time and cut them into minute dice. If using fresh galangal, peel and dice it in the same way. Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots.
- Set a wok over a high heat and swirl in the oil. When the oil is hot, put in the chilies, ginger, galangal, garlic, shallots, and curry (or bay) leaves. Stir and fry briefly until the spices start to brown.
- Add the green beans, carrots, and salt. Stir and fry for 1 minute. Pour in 3/4 cup water and cover with a lid. Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS
This recipe is similar to several other "prep-ahead" carrot/bean dishes on 'Zaar but none are seasoned like this. It appears to be a popular holiday choice for side dish, as there is little last minute activity. It's also an very attractive, colorful dish.
Provided by dianegrapegrower
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the carrots until barely tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from water, place in colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Pat dry with paper towels. Do the same with the green beans. Note: The vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in zipper bags in the refrigerator.
- In a very large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and green beans, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in the red pepper flakes, tarragon or dill weed, and salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 71.9, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.8
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL
Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans and carrots. Avoid limp or wilted vegetables, as they will not cook evenly.
- Cut the green beans and carrots into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the vegetables. This will give them plenty of room to cook and prevent them from overcrowding.
- Cook the vegetables over medium-high heat. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Stir the vegetables frequently. This will prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, and ginger toward the end of the cooking time. This will help them retain their flavor and nutrients.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices or herbs, such as cumin, coriander, or chili powder.
- Serve the vegetables immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Green beans, carrots with tomato, garlic, and ginger is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a healthy and flavorful way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will be enjoyed by the whole family.
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