Best Green Beans In Salted Water Recipes

SAVORY GREEN BEANS

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Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.

Provided by Eve

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 ounces coarsely chopped pancetta
1 shallot, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.
Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 124.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

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Crisp-tender green beans are elevated with sweet sauteed shallots and a bit of garlic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

Bring a medium saucepot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until the beans are cool. Drain well.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans and garlic and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened and the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS IN SALTED WATER

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Salt is a magnificent flavor enhancer. This simple low-fat recipe demonstrates how salt-and little else-can bring out the best in green beans, even in winter.

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound green beans
8 cups water
3 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Steps:

Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a 3-quart saucepan bring water with salt to a boil and simmer beans until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and return to pan. Toss beans with butter and pepper to taste.