Best 6 Aunt Enzas Overstewed Green Beans Recipes

CLASSIC BUTTERED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat dry.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

AUNT ENZA'S OVERSTEWED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Put the onion and the garlic in a heavy-bottomed 3-quart pot, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and stir to coat the vegetables.
• Place the pot over low heat and cook the onion and garlic for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Add the tomato, green beans, and pepper (or hot pepper) and season with salt. Bring to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cooking time will depend on the quality and freshness of the beans, which should be tender and soft. Check after 10 minutes to make sure that cooking liquid is sufficient. Add 1/4 cup boiling water if necessary. If beans expel too much water, uncover and cook over high heat to thicken sauce.
• Add the basil, cook for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.

AUNT VERA'S BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp; cool and crumble.
• Sauté onion in the bacon drippings.
• In a large bowl, combine the pork and beans, bacon, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sautéed onion and brown sugar and mix well.
• Pour into a large casserole dish and bake for 1 hour at 300°F.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and position the oven racks in the lower and top thirds of the oven. Divide the green beans and pancetta evenly between two sheet pans. Drizzle each sheet pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well, and roast for 10 minutes. Toss, switch racks, and roast for 5 to 10 more minutes, until cooked to your liking.
• Sprinkle with the lemon juice. Season with salt to taste, toss, and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the lemon zest and serve hot or warm.

GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA & TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a medium pot with steamer insert, bring a few inches of water to a boil.
• In a large skillet, toast the almonds until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add the beans to the steamer insert. Steam until bright green, but still slightly crisp. About 5 minutes.
• In the large skillet, melt the butter and add the pancetta. Cook on medium until the pancetta just starts to crisp.
• Add the beans to the skillet and toss to coat. Continue cooking until the beans are done, about 3 minutes.
• Serve the beans with the toasted almonds on top. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

BLACK BEAN VEGGIE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, corn, chilies, taco seasoning and cilantro; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through., Spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with enchilada sauce and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.