Exploring the Culinary Symphony of Summer Squash and Green Beans: A Journey of Flavors and Textures
Summer squash and green beans, two vibrant and versatile vegetables, join forces to create a culinary symphony that delights the senses. Their distinct flavors and textures harmonize beautifully, resulting in dishes that are both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you prefer the simplicity of sautéed vegetables or the indulgence of a hearty casserole, this article will guide you through a journey of culinary delights, offering a curated selection of recipes that showcase the best of these summer gems.
SQUASH AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE SIDE DISH
Simple, tasty side dish which is quick and easy to prepare.
Provided by CathWithKids
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and stir squash and green beans in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, coriander, salt, and black pepper into squash mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes have softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 167.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
BEEF AND SUMMER SQUASH CHILI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, poblano and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and the beans and their liquid to the pot; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Stir the squash into the pot. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and the chili thickens slightly, about 10 minutes (add up to ½ cup water if the chili is too thick). Season with salt. Top each serving of chili with the avocado and some cilantro.
GREEK STEWED GREEN BEANS AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH TOMATOES
Green beans are one of many vegetables that both Greek and Turkish cooks stew with abundant olive oil in dishes known as ladera. This recipe is inspired by one of them, but it's a far cry from the authentic version, which requires three times as much oil and simmers for a longer time. Don't be put off by the faded color of the beans; they're comforting and delicious.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, covered skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, five to eight minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the green beans, squash and remaining oil. Stir together for a few minutes, then add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then add salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the beans are tender and the mixture is stew-like. Add the herbs, and simmer for another five to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired. Taste, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 920 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
SQUASH RINGS WITH GREEN BEANS
I wanted to make a colorful vegetable for Christmas dinner one year and came up with this combination. It was a big hit with our guests. Even my nephew, who attended culinary school, was impressed! -Joan Sieck, Rensselaer, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut squash into 1 in. slices; discard seeds and ends. Arrange slices in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. Brush over the squash. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until tender, basting frequently., Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Add basil, rosemary and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Spoon into squash rings.
Nutrition Facts :
SUMMER SQUASH AND BEAN SAUTé
Enjoy delicious summer squash and beans sauté served over rice for a flavorful dinner - a meatless meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice in 2 cups of the water as directed on package. Stir bouillon cubes into remaining 1 cup water. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the bouillon mixture until well blended; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green beans, garlic and remaining bouillon mixture; cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and squash medley; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Add basil and butter beans; cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN STEW WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN BEANS
Categories Bean Tomato Vegetable Sauté Stew Green Bean Butternut Squash Fall Winter Healthy Cilantro Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Stir in squash and green beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in black beans and jalapeño. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
SHELLS WITH SUMMER SQUASH, CORN, BEANS AND TOMATO
You can use canned beans for this dish, but if you happen to have cooked pintos or borlottis in broth, use the broth for the pasta sauce.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy skillet. Add the summer squash. Cook, stirring, until the squash begins to color, three to five minutes. Season with salt, and add the garlic. Stir until fragrant, just a few seconds, and add the tomatoes and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, five to eight minutes. Stir in the corn, beans and bean broth or water, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer for five minutes. Stir in the basil, and keep warm.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Boil, following the timing directions on the package but checking a minute before the indicated time. When the pasta is cooked al dente, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and toss with the vegetables and beans. If the vegetable and bean mixture seems dry, moisten with pasta water to taste. Add the cheese, toss again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 847 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SUMMER SQUASH & WHITE BEAN SOUP
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an extra wallop of flavor. Serve it warm or chilled. -Sara Hornbeck, Knoxville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add squash and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in 1 can of beans, parsley, tarragon and salt. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans and heat through. Top each serving with yogurt. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- Choose tender summer squash and green beans for best flavor and texture.
- Wash vegetables thoroughly before cooking.
- Cut vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
- Don't overcook vegetables, as they will become mushy.
- Season vegetables to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
- Serve vegetables immediately after cooking for best flavor.
Conclusion:
Summer squash and green beans are delicious and versatile vegetables that can be enjoyed in many different ways. These recipes provide a variety of options for cooking these vegetables, from simple sautéed dishes to more complex casseroles and salads. With a little creativity, you can create endless delicious meals using these fresh summer produce. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish or main course, give one of these recipes a try!
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