In the realm of French cuisine, green beans take center stage in a symphony of flavors. Indulge in three delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. From the classic French green beans with a hint of garlic and parsley to the vibrant green beans with tomatoes and bacon, each dish promises a unique culinary experience. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly crisp-tender green beans, complemented by aromatic herbs, tangy tomatoes, and smoky bacon. Learn how to elevate your next meal with these easy-to-follow recipes, perfect for both everyday dining and special occasions.
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FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS
These beans are one of my favorite side dishes. I serve them at our church steak dinner. A smattering of onions can be used to pep up the mild flavor of the beans.-Hope Meece, Ambia, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute almonds in butter for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add beans and salt; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HARICOT VERT - FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SLICED ALMONDS
This side or I would eat this as a snack. It has a garlicy, crisp, squeaky bite to it! Tossed with almonds. Use tender, young, thin beans.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
FETA AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS
A lovely fresh salad to accompany hot lamb dishes or simply to serve as salad with a BBQ.
Provided by Andypoc
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and arrange them, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and the bay leaf; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are shriveled and dry on the outside, but a little moist inside, about 2 hours.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over medium-low heat, gently shaking the pan as they toast, until beginning brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; cook the green beans in the boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water.
- Combine the roasted tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, green beans, arugula, and basil in a salad bowl. Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl, and pour the dressing over the salad. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
FRENCH-CUT GREEN BEANS WITH DILL BUTTER
A dab of butter and fresh dill turns plain-old green beans into a dish worthy of Sunday dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To prepare beans, trim both ends with a paring knife, or snap off. Cut beans in half into approximately equal-size pieces, then carefully split each bean in half lengthwise with a paring knife.
- Bring 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans. Cover; cook over medium-low heat until tender, 16 to 20 minutes.
- Toss with remaining tablespoon butter and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g
FRENCH GREEN BEANS SAUTéED WITH MUSHROOMS AND ALMONDS
I created this Asian-inspired dish last night. It is permissible for phase one of the South Beach Diet and we LOVED it. I used frozen french beans from Trader Joe's, but fresh beans would be wonderful! Amounts are highly approximated; I didn't measure when making this, but this is pretty similar to what I did. (If using fresh beans, you'd probably want to blanch them in boiling water and then plunge in ice water, and *then* add to the pan.)
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic until soft, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they look fairly cooked and shiny (about 5 minutes).
- Add almonds and sauté for a couple more minutes.
- Finally, add frozen green beans and splash of soy sauce.
- Stir frequently until beans are just cooked and, of course, no longer frozen.
- If not on the south beach diet or watching sugar intake, you could add oyster sauce or other Asian condiment to the mixture.
HARICOT VERT ( FRENCH GREEN BEANS) WITH BACON AND ONIONS
This is my old time favorite green bean recipe. I can have it as a meal, but my family loves it as a side dish to fish or chicken.
Provided by AngelaSept
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blanch Haricot verts.
- Fry bacon with onion until crispy and onions are caramelized.
- Add bacon and onions to the blanched beans.
- Add vinegar and sugar mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 145.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3, Protein 3.3
FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off green beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain the green beans. Immediately submerge in ice water to chill and to retain their bright color.
- Alternatively, place the green beans in a colander. Place the colander on top of boiling potatoes to steam until tender, occasionally turning to cook evenly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS
From the Diabetic website. A touch of cider vinegar and dill seeds, plus a trio of chopped vegetables, adds sparkle to this side dish.
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat margarine and water over medium heat until margarine melts, swirling to coat bottom.
- Add beans and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, separating them with a fork. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly.
- (Celery and onion should remain crisp.).
DRESSED-UP FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Our Test Kitchen adds lemon juice, bacon crumbles and Dijon mustard to transform everyday green beans into a standout partner for any entree. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRENCH STRING BEANS/ GREEN BEANS, TOMATO & BASIL SALAD
Hey Vegetarians and Side Salad hunters, here's a recipe for you ! This is a Jacques Pepin recipe. This is a family favorite. Just think of all the VITAMINS! If you follow the directions carefully, you will have a mouthwatering, beautifully arranged salad of green, white, and red on a plate. Enjoy !
Provided by Polar Bear
Categories Beans
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place approximately 1/2 inch of water in a medium-sized stainless steel saucepan and add about 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the string beans.
- Cover and bring to a strong boil for 5 minutes.
- They just turn crunchy, cooked and a wonderful green (not brownish!).
- Using a skimmer, lift the beans from the pan and spread them on a large plate to cook off.
- Toss the beans with 2 tbsp white wine vinegar and oil.
- Season and set aside.
- Peel the tomatoes if desired but it is not necessary.
- Slice crosswise very thinly.
- Place the seasoned string beans in the center of a large platter and arrange the slices of tomatoes around.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Tomatoes need a lot of salt.
- Then sprinkle with vinegar and oil.
- Wash the fresh basil leaves and separate the leaves.
- Pile the largest leaves together.
- Roll the leaves into a tight bundle and slice them into very thin, long strips.
- Cut the onion into very thin slices and separate the slices into individual rings.
- With the beans at the center of the plate, sprinkle the onions on top, surround the green beans with tomato slices, and then arrange the sliced basil leaves around it forming a border.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 14.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.6
FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS
Make and share this French Style Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Beans
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In saucepan drop beans in boiling water, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Add mushrooms, keep warm.
- Mix butter, rosemary, and basil.
- Toss with beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3
SALAD OF FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS AND GOAT'S CHEESE
French-style green beans (which is NOT the same as French green beans!) are great for salads: they are slightly sweeter than "normal" green beans, and because they are so flat they are easy to blanch quickly without losing any of the goodness. This recipe is great for picknicks -- bring the cheese separately and add to the salad just before serving. If you want to add some colour, add a finely cut tomato.
Provided by Is This Really Nece
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Juice the lemon. Cut the beans diagonally into broad diamond shapes (any shape will do, but this just looks pretty). Blanch them in boiling water in circa 2 mins and immediately rinse in cold water. Cut the olives into chunks. Mix beans, olives, oil, and lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Crumble the cheese over the salad.
FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Frozen green beans get tasty herb flavor from rosemary and basil while toasted almonds add crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook green beans according to package directions; drain. Add mushrooms and keep warm. Combine the butter, rosemary and basil; drizzle over bean mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FRENCH GREEN BEANS IN CREAM
I got this recipe from Good Housekeeping UK when at the Helsinki Airport a few weeks ago. Looked good and made for Canadian Thanksgiving. It was a hit! Very tasty and easy!
Provided by Cathy17
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 1 pan, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the ends off the beans, then cook in salted boiling water until just tender. I steam them til they are still crisp and bright green.
- Run cold water over beans to stop the cooking process.
- Melt butter in a large pan and gently cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add Prosciutto, garlic, and parsley and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a light boil. Do not leave unattended, otherwise cream will burn.
- Once mixture is hot, add green beans, mix to coat and warmed through.
- I did the sauce and green beans ahead, mixed them together and reheated on the stove. Turned out great!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 79.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.8
FRENCH GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE
Make and share this French Green Beans Almondine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KateL
Categories Vegetable
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blanch French green beans in pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
- Drain and put into bowl of ice water. Drain when cool.
- Melt butter over low heat, add Dijon mustard and blend well. Add lemon juice and let come to a boil.
- Toast sliced almonds and hazelnuts until golden brown. Pour Dijon sauce over beans and toss. Sprinkle toasted nuts over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 422.1, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.9
ACADIA'S FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Acadia's French Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AcadiaTwo
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mince dill and chives.
- Bring vegetable stock to a boil, add beans and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Remove beans from stock and toss with chives and dill. Cover tightly and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Add pepper if desired.
FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND TARRAGON
Steps:
- 1. Microwave green beans on high for 3 minutes until tender. 2. Place beans and tomato in large bowl. 3. Combine lemon juice and next 4 ingredients in small bowl, whisk. Pour dressing over beans and tomato toss gently to coat.
Tips:
- Use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the beans by snapping off the ends.
- Blanch the beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Sauté the beans in butter or olive oil until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Add garlic, shallots, or other aromatics to the beans for extra flavor.
- Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve the beans as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
French green beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both healthy and satisfying.
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