Best 7 Green Beans With Lime And Mint Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our Green Beans with Lime and Mint, a vibrant and refreshing side dish that will elevate your meals to new heights. This delightful dish combines the crisp texture of green beans with the zesty flavors of lime and the aromatic freshness of mint, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations that offer unique twists on this classic combination, allowing you to explore a range of culinary possibilities. Choose from the zesty and tangy Green Beans with Lemon and Dill, the savory and nutty Green Beans with Sesame and Ginger, or the spicy and aromatic Green Beans with Chili and Garlic. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to bring out the best in the humble green bean, transforming it into a culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD, LEMON & MINT



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Serve your beans with a light vinaigrette of citrus and herbs- they'll match with vegetarian, fish and meat main courses alike

Provided by Angela Boggiano

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

400g green bean , trimmed
25g butter
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp chopped mint

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5-6 mins until tender. Drain well and refresh under cold water. Set aside.
  • When ready to serve, melt the butter in the saucepan and add the lemon zest and juice, mustard, a good pinch of salt and plenty of ground black pepper. Add the green beans and toss well until evenly coated.
  • Tip into a serving dish, scatter over the fresh mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

BUTTER BEANS WITH BUTTER, MINT, AND LIME



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Provided by Matt Lee

Categories     Bean     Vegetable     Side     Mint     Lima Bean     Summer     Lime Juice     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
6 cups fresh shelled butter beans or frozen baby lima beans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Juice of 2 large limes
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated lime zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add butter beans and cook until tender, 9-12 minutes, depending on the size of the beans. Drain in a colander; shake colander several times to shed as much water as possible.
  • Put butter in a large serving bowl, and pour warm butter beans on top. Toss beans with butter until all the butter is melted. Add lime juice and toss again to distribute. Fold in mint, season with salt and pepper, and scatter lime zest over the top. Serve immediately.

BLISTERED GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES WITH HONEY, HARISSA AND MINT



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It's worth seeking out a well-seasoned cast-iron pan for this recipe as the heat will evenly distribute throughout the surface area helping to ensure beautifully charred, but tender vegetables. Smoky, earthy harissa is given a lift with the addition of honey and lime juice, which is tossed with the green beans and tomatoes and some butter to melt at the end of cooking. Serve with grilled sausages for a fast and flavorful summer meal.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons harissa
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound green beans, trimmed
10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons roughly chopped mint
Flaky salt for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine harissa, honey and lime juice. Stir together until combined and season to taste with salt.
  • In large cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook undisturbed until they began to char in spots, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, tossing frequently, until beans are just cooked through and slightly blistered and browned in spots, about 5 to 6 minutes more. Some beans will be more cooked than others - that's O.K. Season with salt and place beans in a bowl.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil in the skillet. Add tomatoes and cook undisturbed until they also begin to char in spots, about 1 minute. Stir tomatoes frequently until they are just cooked through and some begin to burst, about 2 minutes more. They do not need to be totally cooked through. Season with salt.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add green beans. Add harissa mixture and butter and toss until everything is combined and butter is melted. Add in half of the mint and stir again. Spoon into a large bowl and scatter with remaining mint. Garnish with flaky salt, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIL-CASHEW-LIME VERMICELLI BOWLS WITH PORK AND GREEN BEANS



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Briefly soaking cashews in hot water softens them enough that you can blend them into a creamy (and gorgeously green-hued) basil-lime sauce for noodles. Top those noodles off with pan-seared pork chops and green beans for an easy summery dinner bowl.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Dinner     Cashew     Nut     Pork Chop     Pork     Basil     Chile Pepper     Lime Juice     Green Bean     Mint     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Summer     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup salted, roasted cashews, divided
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar, divided
2 large boneless center-cut pork loin chops (about 1 1/4 lb. total)
8 oz. vermicelli rice noodles
2 cups basil leaves
2 small serrano chiles, seeds removed
1 Tbsp. finely grated lime zest
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
1 cup mint leaves
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Place 3/4 cup cashews in a blender and cover with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let soak 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix turmeric, pepper, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Working one at a time, place pork chop flat on a work surface. First, butterfly the pork chop so that it's thinner, which will reduce cooking time and create more surface area for seasoning. Using a sharp knife and starting from an outside edge, slice three-quarters of the way through the center of chop, as though you're slicing a bagel in half, then open it up like a book. Place butterflied chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or inside a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and pound to 1/4" thin. Repeat with remaining chop. Rub chops with turmeric mixture and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop the cooking, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add basil, chiles, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar and 3/4 tsp. salt to cashews and cashew soaking water in blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to combine.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high until shimmering. Cook cutlets one at a time until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2"-thick strips.
  • While pork rests, cook green beans in same skillet over high heat, stirring often, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide noodle mixture among bowls. Arrange pork and green beans over. Top with mint and remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

GREEN BEANS WITH LIME AND MINT



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This tangy, refreshing take on a basic side dish of green beans goes well with blackened chicken, halibut, or lamb chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and mint. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH LIME JUICE



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Kick up your frozen green beans with some lime juice. These go great with pork or any other tuscan style dish. I recently made this with frozen Italian green beans and it turned out wonderfully.

Provided by joshuainboden

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb green beans (Fresh or Frozen any style)
3 tablespoons butter (Reduce or substitute if you like)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 -2 tablespoon lime juice (Minimum 1tbsp, this is a key ingredient)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 380°F.
  • Prepare and grease a baking pan.
  • Melt Butter and combine butter with olive oil and dry ingredients. Toss the green beans in this mixture until evenly coated.
  • Pour coated green beans into greased pan and spread out evenly. A glass baking dish works well here.
  • Cook this for approximately 35 minutes or until the green beans on the top begin to lightly brown on the tips.
  • You may also broil these at the end to help brown and crisp your beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 649.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.3

MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

Provided by CELANE47

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh green beans
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 slices onion, chopped
1 sprig fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
  • Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
  • In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
  • Blanch the beans in boiling water for a few minutes to tenderize them and preserve their bright green color.
  • Prepare the lime-mint dressing while the beans are blanching.
  • Combine the blanched beans, lime-mint dressing, and any other desired ingredients (such as chopped tomatoes, red onion, or crumbled feta cheese) in a bowl.
  • Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Green beans with lime and mint is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The bright citrus flavor of the lime and the fresh mint complement the crisp green beans perfectly. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. With its vibrant color and delicious taste, green beans with lime and mint is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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