Best 3 Sunflower Green Beans Recipes

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Dive into the world of flavors with our exploration of sunflower green beans recipes. With their unique and crisp texture, sunflower green beans offer a refreshing twist to your culinary repertoire. Whether you prefer simple sautéed beans or elaborate stir-fries, our selection of recipes is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Discover the art of balancing flavors and textures as you embark on a journey through diverse cooking techniques, from quick and easy weeknight dinners to impressive dinner party dishes. Let your creativity flourish as you explore the vibrant colors and flavors of sunflower green beans.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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This is just yummmm, fast & serves as a nice foil for a more unctuous meal (think pork ragu) or as part of a lighter meal allround.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh green beans or 1 lb frozen green beans
1/4 cup onion, chopped (or use frozen chopped onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes, crushed
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, shelled
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Snap ends off beans; cut in half if beans are large. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the beans, onion, garlic, salt, if using, and pepper.
  • Bring back to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook about 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender; drain.
  • Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and oregano over the beans. Toss lightly to mix.

GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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Make and share this Green Beans with Sunflower Seeds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon chervil
1 pinch savory
1 pinch thyme
1 lb green beans (washed and ends trimmed)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan and add marjoram, basil, chervil, savory and thyme.
  • In a large frying pan, add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan, and bring to a boil.
  • Add parsley, chives, garlic and beans and cook until beans are just crisp-ender.
  • Pour off excess water, add herb butter and sunflower kernals.
  • Stir to coat and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until well mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.9

SUNFLOWER GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Side     Steam

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups green beans, steamed
2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion chopped
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon chives
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon shervil
1/2 teaspoon savory

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil. Remove from heat. Add all other ingredients and pour over beans. Notes: Can leave out obscure spices like shervil and savory - still tasty

Tips:

  • To ensure crisp and tender green beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before stir-frying.
  • For added flavor, marinate the green beans in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil before cooking.
  • Use high-quality sunflower seeds for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have sunflower seeds, you can substitute other nuts or seeds, such as almonds, cashews, or pumpkin seeds.
  • Serve the green beans immediately after cooking to enjoy them at their best.

Conclusion:

Sunflower green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their vibrant color and crunchy texture, sunflower green beans are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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