Best 9 Green Beans With Red Onion And Olives Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives extravaganza! This vibrant and flavorful dish features an orchestra of fresh green beans, crisp red onions, and savory olives, all harmoniously blended in a delectable dance of flavors.

Embark on a flavor expedition with our three enticing variations:

1. **Classic Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives:** Experience the timeless simplicity of this classic recipe, where the natural flavors of green beans, red onions, and briny olives take center stage.

2. **Mediterranean Green Beans with Tomatoes and Feta:** Journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant rendition, where juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs join the green bean symphony.

3. **Asian-Inspired Green Beans with Ginger and Soy:** Embark on an oriental adventure with this Asian-inspired creation, where the piquant flavors of ginger and soy sauce elevate the green beans to new heights of deliciousness.

Each recipe in this article offers a unique twist on the classic green bean experience, ensuring that there's something to tantalize every palate. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and embark on a culinary voyage that celebrates the versatility and goodness of green beans!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION



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Red onion adds color and tanginess to this sauteed green-bean side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1 cup water, oil, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add green beans and onion. Cover, and cook until beans are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Uncover, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated, beans are tender, and onions are beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes more. Stir in vinegar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 2 g

GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES



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This whole dish can be made ahead and packed up to go -- making it perfect for a picnic or potluck.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 jar (9 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender and bright green, about 6 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse olives, parsley, anchovies, oil, and vinegar until olives are finely chopped. Add to beans and stir to combine. Season with pepper. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

GREEN BEANS WITH HERBS AND OLIVES



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A salad of freshly picked green beans is a true treat. Whatever the color - green, purple or pale yellow - choose smaller beans, which are naturally more tender.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt and pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds small green beans, or a mixture of different colors, topped and tailed
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup good-quality pitted green olives, halved
2 tablespoons chopped dill
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 2 minutes, until firm-tender. Drain and rinse beans with cool water, then blot with a kitchen towel. Set aside.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Put garlic, shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Add a good pinch of salt and a smaller pinch of pepper; let macerate for 5 to 10 minutes. Add mustard and whisk to dissolve, then whisk in olive oil.
  • Assemble the salad: Put cooked beans in a serving bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add olives and half the vinaigrette. Toss well, then taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle salad with dill and chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 412 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEAN RED ONION SALAD



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Simply steamed green beans and thinly sliced red onions make a delicious and beyond easy summer salad.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans
1/4 cup water
Fine sea salt, to taste
1 small red onion
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Trim the green beans.
  • Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beans, sprinkle with salt, cover, and cook until the beans are crisp-tender and the water is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Rinse the beans with cold water, pat them thoroughly dry, and set them aside.
  • Meanwhile, peel and halve the onion. Slice it into thin half-moons and set aside. (Rinse the slices with cold water to minimize the strong flavor of raw onion , if you like, just be sure to pat them thoroughly dry before you add them to the salad.)
  • In a large bowl (large enough to toss all the vegetables), whisk together the oil, vinegar, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put the cooked beans and the sliced onions in the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat the beans and onions thoroughly.
  • You can serve right away or let everything sit and marinate a bit before serving (if you're going to hold it more than about an hour, cover and chill).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 103 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

"EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!": GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO



Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1/4 red onion, sliced thin
1/4 European cucumber, cut into thin sticks resembling shape and size of green beans
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 lemon, juiced
Coarse salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam green beans in 1/2 inch boiling water covered for 3 or 4 minutes. Cold shock beans by running under cold water and drain well. Place beans in a bowl and combine with onions, cucumber and tomato. Dress salad with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season salad with coarse salt and pepper, to taste.

GREEN BEANS WITH RED ONION AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Onion     Steam     Quick & Easy     Green Bean     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup minced red onion
2 teaspoons balsamic or red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
5 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a bowl stir together the onion, the vinegar, the salt, and the oil and let the mixture stand. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the beans, covered, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until they are just tender, add them to the bowl while they are still hot, and toss them well with the olives.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH ONION



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Sauteed green beans with onion - one of my favorite fresh green bean recipes. Also good with bacon or slivered almonds.

Provided by dmcconnell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 shallot, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon soy sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a stockpot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add green beans and 1 pinch salt; boil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and rinse with cold water. Blot dry using paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and shallot in the hot oil until tender and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add green beans, garlic salt, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

GREEN BEAN, RED ONION, AND ROAST POTATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Olive     Onion     Potato     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Rosemary     Green Bean     Summer     Vegan     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds red boiling potatoes
2/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried, plus rosemary sprigs for garnish
1 red onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin lengthwise
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
24 Kalamata or Niçoise olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Halve the potatoes, unpeeled, and cut them into 1-inch wedges. In a large roasting pan heat 1/3 cup of the oil in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 5 minutes, add the potatoes, tossing them to coat them with the oil, and roast them, stirring them every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes, or until they are tender. Let the potatoes cool in the pan. In a blender purée the garlic, the vinegar, the rosemary leaves, and salt to taste, with the motor running add the remaining 1/3 cup oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is emulsified. In a small bowl of ice and cold water let the onion soak for 5 minutes, drain it well, and pat it dry. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the green beans for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, and drain them in a colander. Refresh the beans under cold water and pat them dry. In a very large bowl combine the potatoes, the onion, the green beans, and the olives, add the dressing, and toss the salad gently. Serve the salad, garnished with the rosemary sprigs, at room temperature.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION



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Make and share this Sauteed Green Beans and Red Onion recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 lb green beans, trimmed and halved
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1 cup water, oil, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the green beans and onion.
  • Cover, and cook until the beans are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Uncover, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated, beans are tender, and onions are beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes more.
  • Stir in vinegar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 591.8, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: Fresh green beans are the best choice for this recipe. Look for beans that are bright green and have a crisp texture.
  • Trim the beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
  • Cook the beans properly: Green beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and roasting. For this recipe, boiling is the recommended method. Cook the beans until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use good quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. Extra virgin olive oil is also a good choice.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture. Cook them just until they are tender.
  • Season to taste: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.

Conclusion:

This recipe for green beans with red onion and olives is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of main courses. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the red onion and olives add a nice touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

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