Green beans, with their vibrant green color and slightly sweet flavor, pair perfectly with the tangy, salty taste of feta cheese. The combination of these two ingredients creates a delightful side dish or a satisfying main course when served with a protein. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, green beans with feta is sure to please. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious dish that will surely become a favorite.
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MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA
This is a wonderful summer side dish. Allow the flavors to marinate together overnight for even better results.
Provided by Lynne23235
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. Drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over green beans. Toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 596.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
GREEN BEAN AND FETA SALAD
A tasty salad using fresh green beans and feta cheese in a tangy dressing.
Provided by LIZ1888
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Thinly slice the onion and place into a colander over the sink. Add the cleaned green beans to a large pot of boiling water and boil until crisp tender (about 4 minutes). When the beans are done, drain the water into the colander to slightly cook the onions. Immediately rinse all in cold water to stop the cooking process.
- For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, rice wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Add beans, onions and cheese and stir until combined. Place in a nonreactive container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 618.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
This green bean salad is a summer salad or side dish idea.
Provided by AHinojosa
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- While walnuts cool, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
- Transfer green beans and walnuts to a mixing bowl and add feta, red onion, cranberries, salt, and pepper; gently toss together. Add balsamic dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 709.5 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
BAKED GREEN BEANS WITH FETA CHEESE
Make and share this Baked Green Beans with Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine beans, onion, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
- Place mixture in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan and top with tomatoes, feta cheese, basil and oregano.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until tender.
ARICA'S GREEN BEANS AND FETA
Fresh side dish with feta cheese as an accent flavor.
Provided by Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into hot oil; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir green beans with the red bell pepper. Pour white wine over the green bean mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the green beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the green bean mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese over the mixture. Replace cover and continue cooking until the feta softens, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
GREEN BEAN, WALNUT AND FETA SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with a large pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Transfer to a boil of iced water to cool and then drain and pat dry.
- Add the green beans, onions, and walnuts to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans, onions, and walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with crumbled feta and freshly cracked black pepper.
GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD
A great recipe to take to a cook out or pitch-it. Fairly easy to make and you can make it ahead of time since its a chilled dish.
Provided by tabalt711
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry. Place in serving bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours.
- 2. Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until blended.
- 3. Add chopped onion and 1/2 cup of LemonVinaigrette prepared in step 2 to beans, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with feta and walnuts. (you can use leftover vinaigrette to marinate artichoke hearts or chicken breasts.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.6
GREEN BEANS WITH FETA
This is a quick and easy side dish that works well with grilled food. It was published in Cooking Light as part of a meal suggestion for grilled lamb. I like to add a squeeze of lemon juice over this just before serving. The original recipe calls for walnuts, but use what you like.
Provided by IngridH
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam or boil green beans just until crisp-tender.
- Drain, and combine beans and onion in a serving bowl.
- Add the oil, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat.
- Top with the chopped nuts and feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 412.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 5.4
FRESH GREEN BEANS, FENNEL, AND FETA CHEESE
Fresh green beans and fresh fennel cooked until crisp-tender are then briefly sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, along with fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese.
Provided by FOXLAIRFARM
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and fennel slices; cook until just beginning to become tender, about 4 minutes. Pour into a colander to drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat for a minute. Return the green beans and fennel to the pan. Season with basil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until coated and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH FETA CHEESE
Make and share this Green Beans with Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Babs in Toyland
Categories Beans
Time 17m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for a minute- be careful not to burn.
- Add tomatoes, olives and oregano and simmer for about 5-8 minutes.
- Add green beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Just before serving sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- These are delicious hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 346.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 4.2
GREEN BEANS WITH FETA
Give plain ol' green beans a wave of Mediterranean flavor with this Green Beans with Feta recipe. Green Beans with Feta is quick to make and quick to disappear off the dinner plate. Add some red onions along with the feta cheese to give this dish an additional pop of flavor and color.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 17m
Yield Makes 9 servings, about 3/4 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss beans and onions with dressing in large skillet; cover.
- Cook on medium heat 10 to 12 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
LEMONY ALMOND-FETA GREEN BEANS
When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for a dinner party, and that's exactly what happened! I like to use haricots verts, the skinny type of green bean. -Samantha Bowman, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until beans turn bright green. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add green beans and almonds; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HERB GREEN BEANS WITH FETA
Provided by Rebecca Jurkevich
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Working in two batches, cook beans in a large pot of boiling, generously salted water just until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain well, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss beans, oil, 2 tablespoons mint, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and half of feta in a large bowl; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Serve beans topped with remaining feta, 2 tablespoons mint, 1 tablespoon dill, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- DO AHEAD: Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead. Wrap in a paper towel, place in a resealable plastic bag, and chill.
GREEN BEANS WITH FETA AND PECANS
I got this recipe years ago from a friend who brought it to a neighborhood party. It is great served chilled or at room temperature.
Provided by MamaJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 19m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes.
- Drain and plunge into ice water.
- Drain again and pat dry.
- In separate bowl, combine next six ingredients.
- Whisk to emulsify.
- Place beans in a shallow serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with pecans, onion, and feta.
- Just before serving, pour dressing over all and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 383.9, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.4
GREEN BEANS WITH FETA
Make and share this Green Beans With Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dude Chef
Categories Vegetable
Time 21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute garlic in olive oil. Add green beans. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add broth, cover and cook for 3 minutes. Add red onion and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, toss and transfer to serving bowl.
- Add pine nuts and feta.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 217, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 6.1
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO & FETA
Throw together creamy feta, juicy tomatoes and tender green beans to whip up this super simple side dish in just 10 mins
Provided by Katy Gilhooly
Categories Side dish, Vegetable
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil a pan of water. Once boiling, add the beans and cook for 4 mins until tender. Drain the beans, then mix with the tomato and feta. Drizzle over the olive oil and season generously with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND FETA
Serve a colorful side of organic green beans and almonds topped with tomatoes and feta. Did we mention olive oil, garlic, onions and fresh Italian oregano? Mmm.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beans as directed on boxes, reserving almonds; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender.
- Stir in tomatoes, oregano and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and most of liquid has evaporated.
- Spoon drained beans onto serving platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and reserved almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEN-BEAN AND FETA SALAD
Juicy green beans and tangy feta cheese pair well with Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander; run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Whisk oil with vinegar and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss beans with vinaigrette, tomatoes, scallions, and feta.
BACON FETA BEANS
This is a nice green bean dish for company that's low carb, too. Reheats nicely for leftovers.
Provided by FOODAC
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp. Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use. Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, and set aside.
- Cook frozen beans in a covered, microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed, but not fully cooked. Drain liquid, pat dry, and set aside.
- Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic until garlic is lightly golden. Add green beans and feta cheese, and season with onion powder and black pepper. Cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 434.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
TOMATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND DILL
This is a perfect salad for summer, when the market is chockablock with great produce. Use whatever tomatoes are sweetest, and feel free to add yellow wax beans or romano beans in addition to green beans. If your market has fresh shelling beans, use those instead of chickpeas. Plan ahead to soak dried chickpeas overnight. With a soak, they only take an hour to cook, and taste better than canned ones.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, then the green beans. Cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander and blot green beans dry with a kitchen towel.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, put lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, a pinch of salt and some black pepper to taste. Whisk in olive oil.
- Make the salad: Add cherry tomatoes, green beans and chickpeas to a large salad bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add feta and toss once more. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- To serve, sprinkle generously with dill and oregano.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans: Look for beans that are a deep green color and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are wilted, yellowed, or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the beans, where the stem and blossom were attached. You can also trim the strings from the beans if desired.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. 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.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: Feta cheese is a great way to add flavor to green beans, but you can also use a variety of other herbs and spices to taste. Some good options include garlic, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Don't overcook the green beans: Green beans are best when they are cooked just until tender. Overcooked green beans will be mushy and bland.
Conclusion:
Green beans with feta cheese is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy side dish or lunch. The beans are blanched to preserve their color and crispness, and then tossed with feta cheese, olive oil, and a variety of herbs and spices. This dish is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.
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