Embark on a culinary journey with this delightful Green Bean Gremolata dish, a vibrant symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the renowned Cafe Kati, this recipe offers a unique twist on a classic, combining fresh green beans, zesty lemon, pungent garlic, and aromatic parsley into a harmonious medley. Discover the secrets behind this delectable dish, along with three additional recipes that showcase the versatility of green beans: a vibrant Green Bean and Almond Salad, a hearty Green Bean and Potato Curry, and a refreshing Green Bean and Tomato Salad. Get ready to elevate your culinary repertoire and savor the goodness of green beans in various forms.
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GREEN BEANS GREMOLATA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately put them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their bright green color.
- For the gremolata, toss the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl and set aside.
- When ready to serve, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Add the beans to the pan and saute, turning frequently, for 2 minutes, until coated with olive oil and heated through. Off the heat, add the gremolata and toss well. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and serve hot.
GREEN BEANS GREMOLATA
From Ina Garten. I modified the directions: Toast the pine nuts first and and then use the same pan to blanch and saute the garlic and green beans. Drain and dry the green beans before heating the oil to saute. Saute the garlic in the oil before adding the beans, instead of adding the garlic at the end with the rest of the gremolata mixture. Original recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/green-beans-gremolata-recipe/index.html
Provided by pkothari
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pine nuts in a dry sauté pan over low heat and cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch 2 to 3 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
- Drain beans in a colander and immediately put them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their bright green color.
- To make gremolata, toss lemon zest, parsley, parmesan, and pine nuts together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Drain beans and pat dry.
- When ready to serve, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add beans to skillet and sauté, turning frequently, 2 minutes, until coated with olive oil and heated through.
- Remove beans from hot pan and transfer to a serving platter or bowl (adding the gremolata mixture directly to the hot pan will melt the parmesan and make it gooey, even if the pan is off the heat).
- Add the gremolata to the beans, and toss well.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 773.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.9
PASTA WITH GREEN BEANS AND ALMOND GREMOLATA
Celery, an underappreciated vegetable relegated to making stocks and mirepoix, rarely gets the attention it deserves. It's available in the grocery store year-round. Come late summer, it starts popping up in farmers' markets everywhere, and it deserves to shine. In this dish, its pleasantly bitter leaves are used in a unique take on gremolata, a fresh herb condiment traditionally made with Italian parsley (which you can also use here). Snappy green beans, also readily available in late summer, round out this unassuming, but impressive pasta you'll want to make again and again no matter what the season.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently so they don't burn, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, combine the almonds, celery or parsley leaves, lemon zest, garlic and a pinch of salt. Set aside and wipe out skillet.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until it is al dente, according to package directions. About 2 minutes before it's done, add the beans to the pasta pot. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta and beans.
- While the pasta and beans drain, make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden in color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to low and add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet (be careful of splattering) and cook until it is reduced by about half, 1 to 2 minutes more. Turn heat to medium and add the pasta, green beans and butter to the skillet and toss until the butter melts. Add the cheese and an additional 1/4 cup water and toss until the cheese is emulsified and the pasta is glossy with sauce. If needed, add an additional 1/4 cup pasta water to loosen. Season with kosher salt, to taste.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, top with gremolata and drizzle with more olive oil. Pass additional grated cheese at the table, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 453, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 376 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMOND GREMOLATA
Green beans get a zesty Italian treatment for this fresh side: they're sauteed in caramelized shallots and vinegar (agrodolce), then topped them with citrusy, nutty gremolata, which Haas says is good enough to eat by itself.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Green beans: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and cook until reduced by half; then add the remaining olive oil and the green beans. Season with salt and pepper. Use tongs to stir and coat the green beans in oil. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but with a slight crunch, 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, assemble the Almond Gremolata.
- Almond Gremolata: Mince the garlic. Combine with almonds and preserved lemon. Finely chop the parsley and add to other ingredients; give a quick stir to combine. Add the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, and sugar; whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Makes about 2 cups. (Note: If making ahead of time, store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature and stir to recombine before using.)
- Assembly: Transfer green beans to a serving platter and top with a few spoonfuls of Almond Gremolata. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GREEN BEAN GREMOLATA - CAFE KATI
Steps:
- Instructions: Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; drain and plunge into ice water. Drain well. Transfer to a serving bowl. Saute the garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat for 2 minutes or just until the garlic turns white. Do not let it brown. Pour over the beans and toss to combine. Combine the lemon zest, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the beans, and toss. Add the lemon juice, toss again, and taste. Adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and more lemon juice, to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the tough ends of the green beans before cooking. You can do this by snapping them off or using a sharp knife.
- Cook the green beans properly: Green beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, or sautéing. The best way to cook them depends on your personal preference. However, it is important to not overcook them, as this will make them mushy.
- Make the gremolata: The gremolata is a flavorful topping that is made with parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. It is a great way to add a pop of flavor to the green beans.
- Serve the green beans immediately: Green beans are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that they are at their peak flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Green Bean Gremolata is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The green beans are cooked to perfection and the gremolata adds a flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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