Green beans are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the quickest and easiest ways to cook green beans is to sauté them with fresh herbs. This simple dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course with a protein of your choice. The fresh herbs add a bright and flavorful touch to the green beans, making them a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY HERBED GREEN BEANS
An assortment of herbs adds a refreshing burst of flavor to this easy green bean dish. You can serve it in moments, and it goes so well with just about any main course. -Ann Bassett of Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in green beans and seasonings. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERBED GREEN BEANS
Based on a recipe from a McCormick Spices for Health pamphlet extoling the power of super spices as natural antioxidants.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add beans to medium saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Return beans to pan.
- Add vinegar, oil, and spices to pan, tossing with beans.
- Cook and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 153.2, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.1
HERBED FRESH GREEN BEANS
These beans take just moments to prepare in the microwave, making them perfect after a busy day, when you're low on energy and time. -Lucinda Walker of Somerset, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place green beans in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over beans and toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH FRESH HERBS AND WALNUTS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp, they will be cooked more in the oven. Drain them and set aside.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onions caramelize, about 20 to 25 minutes. Add the thyme, rosemary and chives, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the green beans and walnuts, and stir well. Season, to taste.
HERBED GREEN BEANS WITH WARM MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Green beans are tossed with a mustard vinaigrette and raisin-nut croutons. Sweet and sour never tasted so garden-fresh!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain; return beans to pot.
- In a small saucepan, mix together shallot, mustard, and vinegar, then whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Heat mixture over low, whisking constantly, just until warm.
- Toss beans with vinaigrette, toasted bread, and chopped dill. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a platter, garnish with dill sprigs, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 145 g
GREEN BEANS WITH HERB DRESSING
This is a quick, easy and flavorful Thanksgiving favorite in our family, and can be served hot or cold (we prefer hot). Credit goes to Aunt Nell and Cousin Mandi for this one! Mix a chopped tomato into the green beans after steaming, if desired.
Provided by Drew
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix green onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white sugar, mustard, basil, oregano, marjoram and pepper.
- Place green beans in a steaming basket. Steam in a medium saucepan over boiling water 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
- Place green beans in a medium serving dish. Pour dressing mixture over the beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 199.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GREEN BEANS WITH HERBS
This is a simple way to serve garden green beans with summer herbs. Adapted from New Mexico Magazine (March 2004)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans and water in sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain and return to pan.
- Add remaining ingredients to pan.
- Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
HARICOTS VERTS (THIN FRENCH GREEN BEANS) WITH HERB BUTTER
By mixing butter, shallots, fresh herbs, and lemon juice together right in the serving bowl, you get an instant dressing on contact with hot haricots verts that you toss in at the last minute. Nothing could be simpler, or more packed with flavor.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Herb Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Winter Boil Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients except haricots verts with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined well.
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, then drain. Toss with herb butter.
- Do Ahead
- Herb butter can be made ahead and chilled, covered, 3 days or frozen, rolled into a cylinder in plastic wrap and kept in a sealed bag, 1 week. Haricots verts can be trimmed 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed bag lined with paper towels.
GARLIC AND HERB GREEN BEANS
Are you "bean" good about eating your veggies? Try this flavorful new way to prepare the basic.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in 1 inch of water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
- Heat butter, oregano, garlic and salt in same saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and olives; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Cook the beans quickly: Green beans are best when cooked quickly. Overcooking can make them mushy. Blanching the beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes is a great way to cook them quickly and evenly.
- Season the beans well: Green beans are a blank canvas for flavor. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and seasonings to find your favorite combination. Some popular options include garlic, lemon, butter, Parmesan cheese, and bacon.
- Serve the beans immediately: Green beans are best served hot or warm. You can also chill them and serve them cold as a salad.
Conclusion:
Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their quick cooking time and mild flavor, they are a great addition to any meal. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more creative main course, there is a green bean recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty vegetable to cook, reach for some green beans.
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