Best Runner Beans With Rocket Parmesan Recipes

SHELL BEAN RAGOUT

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Shell beans take less than half the time to cook than their dried counterparts. Look for varieties such as mottled pink and white cranberry beans, also known as borlotti beans; large scarlet runner beans that are mottled and purple, despite the name; and pale yellow cannellini beans.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/4 pounds fresh shell beans, such as borlotti or scarlet runner beans, shelled (about 1 3/4 to 2 cups, shelled)
1/2 onion
3 plump garlic cloves; 1 crushed, 2 minced
Bouquet garni made with a few sprigs parsley and thyme, Parmesan rind and a bay leaf, wrapped in a leek leaf and tied with twine
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 3/4 pound)
Ground black pepper
1 good-size pattypan squash or other summer squash, quartered and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 2 cups)
Slivered fresh basil leaves for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish

Steps:

In a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, combine the shell beans, onion, crushed garlic clove, bouquet garni and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add salt to taste, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove and discard onion and garlic clove.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet and add leeks and celery. Cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes, and stir in minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly, about 10 minutes.
Stir leek and tomato mixture into beans, along with summer squash. Bring back to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, until beans are creamy-tender but intact and the vegetables are soft and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove bouquet garni.
Ladle ragout into wide bowls. Top each serving with a generous sprinkling of slivered basil leaves and a spoonful of Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH PARMESAN

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Roasted Garlic Green Beans with incredible flavour are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main meal! Only 5 ingredients to get you hooked, this Roasted Green Beans recipe is so easy to make. An incredible side dish ready to be served with absolutely anything. A quick side to throw together or make them into a delicious snack!

Provided by Karina

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound (500 g) green beans, (washed and pat dry)
2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic ((6 cloves garlic))
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Lightly spray a baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray.
Arrange the green beans in one layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan. Toss beans to evenly coat.
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time, until fork tender.
Remove from oven, season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving