Best Green Beans And Tomatoes In A Pesto Vinaigrette Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES IN A PESTO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
• While beans are cooking, make pesto vinaigrette by combining pesto, vinegar and lemon juice.
• Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• When beans are done cooking, drain and rinse with cool water and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, combine green beans, tomatoes and 1/4 cup of pesto vinaigrette, adding additional, if desired.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine. Add green beans, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes. Serve.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the beans. Drop them into boiling salted water to cover, and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
• Place the mustard, garlic and vinegar in a salad bowl. Gradually add the oil while stirring with a wire whisk. Add salt, pepper, cumin, and basil or chives. Stir and blend. Add the green beans, tomatoes and red onion. Toss and serve.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and turn heat to high. Add beans and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown a little on bottom. Add tomatoes, turn heat to low, and cover. Cook about an hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in remaining olive oil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

BLISTERED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO-ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until blistered and lightly charred, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop almonds in a food processor. Add garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, and half of tomatoes; pulse to a coarse pesto consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of beans; cook, undisturbed, until beginning to blister, about 2 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 7-9 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Spread beans out on a platter; let cool. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and beans.
• Toss beans with pesto; season with salt and pepper if needed. Add remaining tomatoes and transfer to a platter.
• Do ahead
• Dish can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Toss and adjust seasoning just before serving.

GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
• Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
• Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.