Best 11 French Green Beans With Tomatoes And Tarragon Recipes

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**Savor the vibrant flavors of French green beans, tomatoes, and tarragon, artfully combined in a selection of delectable recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that explores the perfect balance of tangy tomatoes, crisp green beans, and the aromatic essence of tarragon. From the classic French green beans with tomatoes and tarragon, to the innovative green bean and tomato salad with tarragon vinaigrette, each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic combination. Discover the secrets of French cuisine as you explore these flavorful dishes, perfect for any occasion.**

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GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON



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Green beans lightly seasoned with tarragon and garlic.

Provided by Martha

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a 3 quart sauce pan approximately ½ full with salted water and bring to a boil.
  • Drop trimmed green beans into the water and bring back up to a boil. Cook gently for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain the green beans and return to the pan, adding butter, chopped tarragon, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to melt the butter and combine. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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This simple summer salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish, and it's quite easy to make. Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with wedges of ripe tomato and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound string beans or small haricots verts
6 ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

Steps:

  • Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
  • Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
  • Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
  • In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TARRAGON GREEN BEANS



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In this simple Thanksgiving side dish, green beans are sauteed with butter, shallots, and white wine. A finishing touch of aromatic fresh tarragon sets it apart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon, plus sprigs for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, and gently toss to coat with shallot mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Add wine. Raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until beans are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND TARRAGON



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8oz) package haricort verts, pre trimmed
1 plum tomatoe, quartered and sliced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsps chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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.

STEAM/SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH BUTTER AND TARRAGON



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If you prefer to use dried tarragon, add 1/2 teaspoon at the appropriate point.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, stemmed
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring the water, butter, salt and green beans to a boil in a Dutch oven or large deep skillet. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the vegetable is brightly colored and just tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes longer, adding the tarragon at this point. Saute to intensify flavors, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste, and serve.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS



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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

1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Toasted slivered almonds

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.

BEST GREEN BEANS



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This recipe uses canned French cut green beans, combined with fresh bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for a tasty side dish.

Provided by HOLLYELIZABETH02

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound sliced bacon, diced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, diced
2 (15.5 ounce) cans French-cut green beans, drained
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place bacon into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook for a few minutes to soften the mushrooms. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 770.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

FRESH GREEN BEAN TOMATO SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING



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A light summertime salad. Use the mix of green and yellow beans, or just one kind. Use red and yellow tomatoes. Fresh tarragon works best. Can be made the night before (store beans and dressing separarely in refrigerator). Bring to room temperature before tossing. Great for a picnic because it has no egg or dairy to spoil.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh green beans
1 lb yellow wax bean
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium shallots, peeled and very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
tarragon, to garnish (sprigs)

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of beans.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook beans until just tender, about 4 minutes. Run under cold water and lay beans on a baking sheet to cool. Pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, mix oil with the shallots and tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the beans and tomatoes in a large bowl, add the dressing and toss well.
  • Transfer to a large platter and serve, garnished with sprigs of tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2.1

FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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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

1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Simple and wholesome, this warm side dish can be easily matched with any main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine. Add green beans, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the green beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to preserve their color and crunch.
  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the sauce.
  • Fresh tarragon is best for this recipe, but you can use dried tarragon if you don't have any fresh.
  • Serve the green beans immediately after cooking to enjoy them at their best.

Conclusion:

This classic French dish is a delicious and easy way to enjoy green beans. The combination of tomatoes, tarragon, and garlic creates a flavorful sauce that complements the beans perfectly. This dish is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or a side dish for a special occasion.

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