GARLIC STRING/GREEN BEANS (FIT FOR LIFE)
My family has been using this recipe since the 80's. These are great with steak or chicken. Also great if you are on a low calorie diet.
Provided by Peytons Mom
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large heavy saucepan, heat oil.
- Add garlic and beans, and saute over high heat to sear beans, stirring frequently so they do not burn.
- Add thyme, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add water and bouillon.
- Bring to boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beans are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
- Add more water, if necessary.
- Frozen beans will take only half the time.
- Add squeeze of lemon juice and toss well.
- Original recipe states it serves 2 but it easily will serve four as a side dish.
GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS
My beloved and very much missed Grandmother was always asked to bring these to family gatherings.. The woman knew how to cook, raising 8 kids, 6 of them being girls, I think it's fair to say- she had a PHD.. ;).. I only wish I had more of her recipes to share..
Provided by Mama Jen
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry bacon til' it's crisp, on the stovetop. Add onion, cook until tender.
- Drain "all" liquid off of canned green beans.
- Add beans to bacon and onion mixture.
- Add bullion cube and water.
- Cook very slowly until beans "shrivel".
- Sometimes, ok well maybe always I have this compulsive need to add things to whatever I am cooking, and 98% of the time you can beat it's gonna be GARLIC or SPICES. Soo- there ya' go. Add in some garlic if you dare, or maybe some seasoning salt? :) But whatever you do- ENJOY!
GARLIC STRING / GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Garlic String / Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill saucepan with water, when boiling, add green beans and cook for about 2 minutes, until just crunchy.
- Rinse immediately under cold water.
- Alternately, you can cook the beans in the microwave for a few minutes until heated through.
- Put margarine in pan and melt, add slivered almonds and toast, as the almonds begin to turn brown add lots of garlic.
- Add green beans and toss quickly.
BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS
Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.
Provided by LookWhatsCooking
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC
Steps:
- Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together. Reheat the string beans and serve.
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