Best Marinated Green Beans Recipes

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. Drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over green beans. Toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Add to bowl with peppers.
• Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in small bowl to blend well. Pour over vegetables; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; chill up to 6 hours.
• Line large bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Mound vegetables in center.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add beans; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES,TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Place beans in boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Place in a shallow serving dish.
• Cook garlic in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 30 seconds or just until fragrant; remove from heat.
• Stir in olives, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat.
• Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
• Garnish, if desired.

GREEN BEANS, CARROTS OR CAULIFLOWER MARINATED IN DILL

Steps:

• If using green beans, snip ends from beans and wash thoroughly; leave whole or cut in half if long.
• In a large pan bring the 2 quarts water to boil; add the vegetable of your choice and 1 tablespoon of the salt.
• Let water return to a boil and cook veggies, uncovered until veggies are fork tender but still brightly colored (about 3 minutes for cauliflower, 5 minutes for beans or 7 minutes for carrots).
• Drain immediately and cool.
• Pack veggies into a refrigerator container, and add mustard seed, dill weed, chiles, dill seed and garlic.
• Bring to a boil the 2 cups water, wine or vinegar, sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons salt; pour over veggies.
• Cool, cover and chill overnight or as long as 2 weeks.

GRILLED TANDOORI -YOGURT MARINATED LAMB SHOULDER WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Toast the coriander and the cumin in a saute pan over medium heat until the spices become fragrant and just begin to smoke, 2 minutes. Set the spices aside to cool and then blend them in a spice grinder.
• Combine the yogurt, lime, cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Poke the lamb several times with a fork and place in a large resealable plastic bag with the garlic and the onions and pour in the yogurt mixture. Move the lamb around in the bag to coat completely and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Remove the lamb and the onions from the marinade and let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Discard the marinade. Heat the grill to high, sear all sides of the lamb and adjust grill to indirect heat, about 350 degrees F. Grill the lamb for about 45 minutes per side for medium. When the lamb is cooked, remove it to a platter to rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
• Add the onions and the lime halves to the grill and cook until caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the onions and the limes from the grill and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the pot to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain on a paper towels. Heat a large skillet over low heat and add the ghee and the green beans and allow to cook through. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a grilled lime over the top, toss to coat and transfer to a platter. Garnish with the sesame seeds.
• Slice the lamb and plate with the green beans and onions. Garnish with the remaining grilled limes.

SIMPLE MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water and drain., In a small bowl, combine the beans, salad dressing and onion. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese.

MARINATED FRESH TUNA WITH GREEN BEANS, PICKLED PEPPERS, GARLIC, AND MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Season the tuna generously with salt and pepper. Add the vegetable oil to a large cast-iron skillet placed over high heat. Add the tuna and sear on one side only until the steak is cooked halfway through (cook it less if you prefer your tuna rare or more if you prefer it well done). Remove from the heat and set aside, seared side down.
• In a small bowl, combine the peppers, shallot, olive oil, basil, vinegar, olives, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste and mix well.
• With the seared side down, cut the tuna into 1/4-inch slices. Transfer the tuna to a rimmed plate and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, basting the fish every few minutes with any marinade that gathers on the bottom of the plate.
• Submerge the beans in a pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Using your hands, split the beans in half lengthwise and set aside.
• Grill the bread on one side only. Lightly rub the garlic on the grilled side of 4 slices and top with the marinated tuna, followed by the beans. Spread the toasted side of the top halves with the mayonnaise. Close the sandwiches, cut into halves, and serve.

MARINATED FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Mix the first six ingredients to make a vinaigrette.
• Clean and remove ends from green beans.
• Chop the onion.
• Place beans and onions in a medium sized bowl that has a tight fitting cover.
• Pour 1/3 of the vinaigrette over the beans and onion.
• Put the cover on the bowl and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Serve chilled.
• The remaining vinaigrette can be used on salads, vegetables etc and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the beans in plenty of salted boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain well. Put the beans in a large bowl and toss with oil. Season with salt and pepper, then add the parsley, tomato and vinegar. Drain onions, pat dry with paper towels and add to the beans. Toss salad, adjust seasonings and serve at room temperature.

GREEN BEANS MARINATED IN TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam the beans for 5 minutes and plunge into cold water to stop the cooking. Drain.
• Combine vinegar, mustard and garlic in a large bowl and whisk together.
• Add oil gradually to achieve a vinaigrette.
• Stir in the basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Add the beans, tomatoes and onion and toss to coat.
• Serve at room temperature.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Place cooked beans in a bowl. Blend marinade ingredients and pour over beans. Let marinate overnight in refrigerator. Next day drain the beans. Blend all dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth. Add dressing to beans and toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

MARINATED GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS MEETS GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• To marinate goat cheese:.
• Cut the cheese into thick slices and arrange in a single layer on a plate. Combine the olive and walnut oils, shallots, garlic, thyme, and coriander and fennel seeds, then pour over the cheese. Cover with plastic wrap, set aside till serving.
• Trim green beans. Bring water to simmer in a saucepan and cook green beans about 5 minutes, then drain.
• Toast the walnut halves in a hot dry pan until fragrant.
• Turn on broiler.
• Drain off a little marinade from the cheese and toss the beans in it, adding sea salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the green beans on large serving plates.
• Gently lift the cheese slices onto a sheet of foil and place under the broiler until just melted, about 2 minutes. Place on top of beans. Spoon the remaining marinade over and sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top. Serve and enjoy!

MARINATED GREEN BEANS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook green beans until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Pour marinade into a large zip-top plastic freezer bag, add beans and onion. Seal bag and shake to coat. Chill 3 hours, turning occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish, if desired.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fill a pot large enough to hold the green beans with water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil.
• While the water is heating, snap off the ends of the beans and rinse them in cold water. When the water comes to a boil, salt it generously (about 1 teaspoon per quart of water) and put in the beans. Cook until they are tender all the way through but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes.
• While the beans are cooking, sliver the olives by slicing the flesh away from the pits. Lightly crush and peel the garlic cloves, shred the basil, and coarsely chop the oregano. Put the olives, garlic, basil, oregano, and capers in the salad bowl you will be using.
• When the beans are cooked, drain them well and add them to the salad bowl. Add the vinegar and toss. Add the olive oil, toss again, and taste for salt. Let stand at room temperature for about 3 hours and remove the garlic cloves before serving.