Best 7 Quick Zesty Green Beans Recipes

SWEET AND HOT QUICK PICKLED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a heatproof container.
• In a pot, heat the vinegar and 2 cups water to a simmer. Take off the heat and add the mustard seeds, salt, sugar, red pepper and garlic. Whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve.
• Pour the liquid over the green beans. Let cool, and then cover and place in the refrigerator. Allow the beans to pickle 24 hours before using. Pickled green beans will keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

SPICY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted and hot, add the green beans and bell pepper and toss to coat. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and toss again. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

ZESTY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic and lemon pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Stir in frozen green beans; cook, covered, until heated through, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes. Uncover; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes longer.

QUICK ZESTY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add green beans, return to a boil and cook 1 minute; the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans; don't rinse.
• In a large skillet or wok, add oil. Heat until very hot (the skillet is ready when a drop of water in the oil sizzles). Add beans and cook about 1 minute, turning often with tongs or spatula. Sprinkle on pecans and Old Bay. Turn the beans and pecans to coat with oil and spices; cook about 2 minutes more, or until beans and nuts are slightly browned. Salt to taste and serve.

QUICK ZESTY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add green beans, return to a boil and cook 1 minute; the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans; don't rinse.
• In a large skillet or wok, add oil. Heat until very hot (the skillet is ready when a drop of water in the oil sizzles). Add beans and cook about 1 minute, turning often with tongs or spatula. Sprinkle on pecans and Old Bay. Turn the beans and pecans to coat with oil and spices; cook about 2 minutes more, or until beans and nuts are slightly browned. Salt to taste and serve.

QUICK & EASY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Put beans in a steamer & bring water to a boil, then steam 8 to 10 minutes or until just crisp tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the rest of the ingredients until butter is melted.
• Put beans in a serving bowl & drizzle them with the butter mixture, tossing to coat.

Q'S SPICY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Add black mustard and onions.
• Add green chillies, beans, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over medium heat.
• Add a little water if needed but let it eventually evaporate (this should end up being dry, not liquidy).