Best Green Beans With Thyme Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND THYME

Steps:

• Boil the green beans: Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 teaspoons of salt for every quart of water) until just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Shock the green beans in ice water: Drain the beans and transfer them to a large bowl of ice water, cooling them completely. (The ice water will shock the beans into a vibrant green color.) Drain the beans well. At this point you can make the beans a day ahead and store in refrigerator. Alternatively you can steam the beans for 5 minutes and proceed directly to the skillet.
• Sauté beans with butter and thyme: Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in half of the fresh thyme (1 Tbsp), the Dijon mustard and garlic salt into the butter. Add the beans to the skillet and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds: and the remaining 1 Tbsp of thyme.

THYME GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a large skillet, melt butter; add the beans, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

LEMON-THYME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/2 inch water to a boil; salt generously.
• Add green beans; reduce to a simmer, and cover skillet. Steam beans, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
• Pull lid back slightly, and tilt skillet to drain water from green beans; add lemon juice, butter, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to melt butter. Serve green beans garnished with additional thyme, if desired.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, LEMON, AND THYME

Steps:

• Wash beans in cold water. Trim ends of beans, either using a sharp knife or snap them off.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Add shallots and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add beans, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking pan once in a while to prevent them from burning or sticking. Check to see if tender: if not, recover and cook until desired doneness. (They should still have snap, but rawness should be cooked out.).
• Add lemon juice, toss, and serve.

GARLIC AND THYME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the beans & cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until they start to soften & brown.
• Add garlic & cook another 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat & add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• Serve & enjoy!

BLUE LAKE GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND THYME

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Layer between paper towels and refrigerate.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, thyme, and peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until heated, about 5 minutes.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.