Best 6 Green Beans Unbundled Recipes
Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. When cooked properly, green beans retain their vibrant color and slightly crunchy texture, making them a perfect addition to salads, stir-fries, soups, and casseroles. However, cooking green beans can be tricky, as overcooking can easily turn them mushy and bland. To achieve perfectly cooked green beans, it is important to choose the right cooking method and follow a few simple tips. In this article, we will explore the best ways to cook green beans, providing you with recipes and techniques that will help you create delicious and flavorful dishes every time.
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THE BEST GREEN BEANS EVER
Ree Drummond's Best Green Beans Ever recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, starts with bacon grease and gains even more flavor from chicken stock.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer.
- Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a minute. Then add the green beans and cook until the beans turn bright green, about a minute. Add the chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving the lid cracked to allow steam to escape. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the beans are fairly soft, yet still a bit crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the onions and peppers can start to caramelize.
ARKANSAS GREEN BEANS
My family would drink the sauce to this green bean dish, if I would let them! Your family will never look at Green Beans the same again. These beans are sweet and savory and smell fabulous in the oven.
Provided by KamiShay
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the drained green beans in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Cook bacon in a microwave on microwave-safe plate for 2 minutes until slightly cooked. Lay the bacon on top of the green beans.
- Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and bacon. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 735.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
GREEN BEAN BUNDLES
Steamed and then baked, these scrumptious green beans take on great flavor, because they are wrapped in bacon and bathed in a savory sauce. This recipe is best when you marinate the bundles overnight.
Provided by JESSICABAZEMORE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until partially cooked. Drain, cut each piece in half, and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans on a rack or special steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover with a lid so that the steam does not escape. Steam for a few minutes until the green beans are done. Set the green beans aside. Reserve about 2 cups of the water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it.
- Take a bundle of green beans (4 or 5) and wrap them with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bundles in a shallow baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved stock with the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes or until the bacon is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 279.3 mg, Sugar 2 g
FRESH GREEN BEAN BUNDLES
A great way to fix green beans, one of my favorite vegetables. These can be prepared using French-style green beans, frozen or canned, as a substitute. Just be sure to skip the blanching step of the recipe.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- In large saucepan, combine beans and water to cover.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes; drain; plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process and drain again.
- Wrap about 5 beans in 1 slice bacon.
- Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat process with remaining beans and bacon.
- In small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder and butter.
- Spoon mixture over green bean bundles.
- Bake 30-40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 294.7, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 24.4, Protein 4.5
GREEN BEANS UNBUNDLED
This is a new twist (to me) on a green bean recipe. We love green beans and eat them many ways, but I was excited when my mother shared this with me this summer. My daughter and I devoured the dish. She now considers this a new favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas and she makes the request often!
Provided by Brandi Blackley @cookinmama
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain both cans of beans.
- Dice bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place beans in 13x9 baking dish.
- Sprinkle uncooked bacon over beans. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, garlic and soy sauce until well blended. Pour mixture over bacon and beans.
- Bake at 375 degrees 45 minutes to one hour.
MY CROCK POT GREEN BEANS
These are just like my mom used to make. They smell really good while they cook. Goes great with chicken and mashed potatoes.
Provided by mydesigirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add everything into crock pot and mix.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1151.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 15.2, Protein 18.7
Tips:
- Start with fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are limp, bruised, or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the tough ends of the beans and any strings that run along the sides.
- Blanch the green beans before cooking. This will help to preserve their color and crunch.
- Don't overcook the green beans. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Season the green beans with your favorite herbs and spices. Garlic, onion, salt, and pepper are all classic choices.
- Serve the green beans immediately. They are best when they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a delicious and healthy green bean dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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