Best Marthas Indian Spiced String Beans Recipes

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SPICY INDIAN (GUJARATI) GREEN BEANS



Spicy Indian (Gujarati) Green Beans image

Indian green bean side dish.

Provided by CEESHOUSE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon black mustard seed
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 dried red chile pepper, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans in the pot, and cook briefly, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mustard seed and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in the chile pepper. Place the green beans in the skillet, and season with salt and sugar. Cook and stir 8 minutes, or until tender. Season with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 589.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MARTHA'S INDIAN SPICED STRING BEANS



Martha's Indian Spiced String Beans image

Need a spicy side dish? Look no further - Martha to the rescue! Taken from Martha Stewart Living October 2000 and posted for ZWT.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 1 side dish, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1 lb string bean, stem ends trimmed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds (about 4 ounces)
2 teaspoons minced ginger (approx. 1/2-inch piece)

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add 1 teaspoon salt and string beans. Cook until bright green, about 3 minutes, and drain into a colander.
  • Transfer to ice bath to stop cooking, drain again, and set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over high heat, and add oil.
  • When very hot, add mustard seeds, and cook until seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds.
  • Add onion, and cook, stirring until they begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add ginger, and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add reserved string beans, and cook, stirring until hot.
  • Season with salt to taste.

LEMON-GINGER CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS



Lemon-Ginger Chicken and Green Beans image

Fresh ginger is used in the poaching liquid for the chicken, as well as used to flavor the cucumber salad in this quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 small boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus wedges for serving
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
1 cup couscous
3 mini cucumbers
3 cocktail tomatoes, such as Campari

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and zest. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet on high; add chicken and cook 4 minutes. Flip; add garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, beans, and 1/3 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Coarsely chop cilantro.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and couscous; remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-inch pieces and tomatoes into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss both with 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger and 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Slice chicken; serve, with beans, cucumber salad, couscous, and lemon.

ROASTED STRING BEANS



Roasted String Beans image

Here is a delicious side dish that goes great with steak. The shallots and garlic start to caramelize adding a depth to the dish. These green beans certainly are not your typical beans. If you really want to add something to dish roast some cherry tomatoes along with the beans, they add a great burst of flavor. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by OneYetTwo

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb string bean, trimmed and washed
2 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 slices bacon, crisped and crumbled (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash and trim string beans.
  • Slice shallot and garlic.
  • Combine all ingredients, except bacon, in a baking dish and toss well. Make sure everything is evenly coated evenly.
  • Place in oven and cook for about 20 minutes, if you like a more tender bean cook for 25 minutes.
  • When beans are done place in serving dish and toss with crumbled bacon.
  • Serve hot.

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