Green beans, with their vibrant color and slightly crunchy texture, pair perfectly with a creamy pistachio sauce to create a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. The creamy sauce, made from a blend of pistachios, cream, and herbs, adds a rich and nutty flavor to the green beans, while the pistachios themselves provide a delightful crunch. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be served on its own or as a side dish to grilled chicken or fish.
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GREEN BEANS WITH CREAMY PISTACHIO SAUCE
I was asked to bring vegetables for a party and wasn't feeling inspired until I remembered Mom served green beans with butter and evaporated milk. I love pistachios, so I added those instead of almonds. Everybody wanted the recipe, and I was really pleased-very little work and lots of happy family and friends! -Loretta Ouellette, Pompano Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place green beans and salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Drain and remove from pan., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pistachios; cook and stir until pistachios begin to brown, 1-2 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk; bring to a boil. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes. Add green beans; heat through, stirring to coat with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH MAGIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green beans and saute, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from heat.
- Add soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Drizzle mixture over beans and lightly toss to combine. Plate and serve.
CREAMY GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS
The two most important aspects of the classic to capture are the crispy onion topping and the creamy sauce. By roasting shallots with a bit of oil and tossing with crispy breadcrumbs you save the fat of the fried canned alternative. Low-fat milk, flavored with aromatics, and chicken broth thickened with a bit of flour make a creamy but light sauce that satisfies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Toss the shallots with the oil and salt and pepper on a baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and bake until golden and crispy, stirring 3 to 4 times, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the shallots and toss well. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small pot combine the milk, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and let steep for 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and run briefly under cold water. Drain again and set aside.
- Strain the milk into a large skillet, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mushrooms have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the broth and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the beans and nutmeg. Toss until the beans are well coated in the sauce and transfer to the baking dish. Scatter with the shallots and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the shallots are crisp, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
BLISTERED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND PISTACHIOS
The bittersweet taste of blistered green beans shines through the strong flavors of soy and lime in this side dish, where fried shallots, garlic and pistachios add crunch. Cutting the beans in half makes them easier to maneuver in the wok and helps them cook evenly. For a bit of heat, toss in a minced bird's-eye chile or sprinkle some red-pepper flakes over the dish when adding your garnishes. You can serve these blistered beauties alongside your Thanksgiving turkey - but they're equally at home on the dinner table, regardless of the season.
Provided by Nik Sharma
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok or saucepan set over high, adding more as needed to cover the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots and season with salt. Cook until shallots turn golden brown and slightly crisp, about 4 to 6 minutes. (Watch them carefully, and pull them from the pan when just golden, or they will taste very bitter.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a medium bowl.
- In the same wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high. Fry the garlic and pistachios, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the pistachios are light brown, about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the bowl with the shallots.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok and reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the green beans and season with salt. Stir-fry until they blister, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the soy sauce to the green beans and remove from heat. Add lime juice and black pepper and fold to coat.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl or plate. Garnish with the fried shallots, garlic and pistachios. Serve immediately.
CREAMY GREEN BEANS PARMESAN
This is a really old recipe that I've had forever. They're simple but good. You can substitute 1 pound of asparagus for the beans if you'd like.
Provided by Jodster
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; drop in the green beans and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the beans are bright green and barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg into the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Gently stir the beans into the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GREEN BEANS WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE
Fresh green beans are served with a creamy mushroom sauce and crumbled goat cheese in this easy side dish recipe.
Provided by Laura Walsh
Categories Green Bean Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until deep golden, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain shallots on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Add green beans, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to reserved drippings. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, for 2 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender and starting to blister, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes more. Transfer to a platter; keep warm.
- For mushroom sauce, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add mushrooms; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add thyme, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until mushrooms are golden, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes more. Mix in flour; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 minutes more.
- Pour mushroom sauce over beans and top with sauteed shallots and crumbled goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 221.4 mg
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the tough ends of the green beans before cooking.
- Blanch the green beans: This will help them retain their color and nutrients.
- Make sure the pistachio sauce is thick enough: It should coat the back of a spoon.
- Serve the green beans with creamy pistachio sauce warm: This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Green beans with creamy pistachio sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant green color and creamy, nutty sauce, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a main course, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new way to enjoy green beans, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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