Best Minted Green Beans With Red Onion Recipes

Green Beans and Roasted Red Onions image

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 lb medium red onions (about 5)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Oil a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
After peeling onions, trim root ends, leaving onions whole, then quarter onions lengthwise. Put onions in baking pan, then drizzle with oil and vinegar, tossing to coat. Arrange onions with a cut side down and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast, uncovered, turning over once and basting with pan juices twice during baking, until deep golden, about 30 minutes. Add water to pan and roast until onions are tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes more. Transfer onions with pan juices to a large bowl.
While onions are roasting, cook beans in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in a colander, then add to onions and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Green Bean and Mint Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, blanched and shocked
1 red onion, julienned
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
6 dashes Tabasco sauce
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the green beans and red onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice, and mustard. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thick and emulsified. Whisk in the sour cream and Tabasco. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

Fava Beans with Red Onion and Mint (Fave con Cipolla Rossa e Menta ) image

Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Yield Makes 6 (small plate) servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups peeled shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 pounds in pod)
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium red onions, chopped
Fine sea salt
Generous handful of mint, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

Cook fava beans with 1 teaspoon oil in boiling unsalted water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes, then drain.
Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add beans and cook until just heated through, then season with sea salt and pepper. Toss in mint. Serve immediately.

Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions image

Provided by William Viets

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
1 pound slender green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until deep brown, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook beans in medium pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water until cool, then pat dry.
Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons oil in vinegar and tarragon in large bowl to blend. Add beans and onions and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.