Best 7 Green Beans With Raisins And Lime Recipes

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**Green beans with raisins and lime: A refreshing and flavorful side dish**

Green beans with raisins and lime is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh green beans, sweet raisins, and zesty lime, this dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It's also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation.

This recipe features two variations: a classic version and a spicy version. The classic version combines green beans, raisins, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for a simple yet delicious dish. The spicy version adds a kick of heat with the addition of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Both versions are equally delicious and can be tailored to your personal taste preferences.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes a section on how to prepare green beans for cooking. This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to trim and blanch the green beans, ensuring that they are cooked to perfection.

With its vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and versatility, green beans with raisins and lime is a must-try dish for anyone who loves fresh and flavorful side dishes. Whether you're serving it at a backyard barbecue, a family dinner, or a holiday gathering, this dish is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE-GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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After I picked my first green beans one year, I wanted to make a savory dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it, so the next day I picked more beans and made this delicious side dish again. -Merry Graham, Newhall, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cut fresh green beans
1 large onion, chopped
4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and, if desired, bourbon into onion mixture. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH RAISINS AND LIME



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Add a twist to your usual vegetable sides with a squeeze of lime and a handful of raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans (stem ends removed), halved crosswise
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket. Bring to a boil; place green beans in basket, and reduce to a simmer. Cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add raisins, and cover; steam until raisins have plumped, 1 minute more.
  • Transfer green beans and raisins to a medium bowl; add oil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

GREEN BEANS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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This recipe combines golden raisins and Parmesan cheese from the West with sesame and tea from the East.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tea bags (green or white tea)
4 cups green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sesame seeds are crisp and fragrant.
  • In a large steamer pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add tea bags. Place green beans in the steam rack. Be sure the water doesn't rise onto the rack. Steam at medium-high heat, covered, until beans are bright green, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle raisins into the steam basket and steam for one more minute.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss green beans and raisins with vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
Salt
1/4 cup golden raisins, a generous handful
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 jumbo pimento stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop beans into 2-inch pieces. Place beans in a skillet and add boiling water to cover. Cook beans in boiling water 3 to 4 minutes, add raisins to pan and cook 2 minutes more to plump up the raisins. Drain beans and raisins. Place skillet back on the stove over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to skillet then drained beans and raisins. Add olives to the pan and warm them through. Toss beans, raisins and olives with almonds and turn off heat. Season the beans with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer beans to a serving dish.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE AND RED QUINOA



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This is a green bean salad with quinoa as opposed to a quinoa salad with green beans. Red quinoa is secondary to the green beans here. The two ingredients provide a colorful contrast. The salad is alive with texture, the crisp-tender green beans with the crunchy almonds and the chewy, comforting quinoa. The flavors here are Mexican: lime juice, chile, cilantro, white or red onion. It's simple to put together but the sum is complex.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped red or white onion
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds (30 grams)
1 green or red serrano or Thai chile pepper, minced (more to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cooked red quinoa
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and green beans. Boil 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and drain again on a kitchen towel. Cut in 2-inch lengths.
  • Meanwhile, soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drain again on paper towels.
  • In a salad bowl, combine green beans, onion, almonds, chile, cilantro, and chives.
  • Combine lime juice, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk together. Toss with beans. Add quinoa and toss again. Sprinkle chopped egg on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 443 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for green beans that are bright green in color, have a firm texture, and are free of blemishes.
  • Trim the green beans properly: Trim the ends of the green beans, but leave the stem intact. This will help the green beans retain their flavor and nutrients.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a variety of nuts and dried fruits: You can use any type of nuts or dried fruits in this recipe, but some popular options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, raisins, and cranberries.
  • Add a little bit of spice: If you like your food spicy, you can add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the recipe.

Conclusion:

Green beans with raisins and lime is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try.

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