Best 8 Green Beans With Water Chestnuts Recipes

SESAME GREEN BEANS 'N' WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute the beans, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in canola oil and sesame oil for 5-6 minutes or until almost tender. Add the water, soy sauce, sugar, pepper and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

CHEESY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH WATER CHESTNUTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine green beans and 2 tablespoons water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 9 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour; cook until mixture is bubbly. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Add cheese; stir until melted. Remove from heat.
• Add cheese sauce, water chestnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce to beans in casserole; mix gently. Sprinkle with almonds.
• Bake at 350°F. For 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

GREEN BEANS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add beans and cook for 6-8 minutes.
• Melt the butter/margarine in a skillet, add onion and saute for 7 minutes, stirring.
• Stir in salt, mace and water chestnuts; saute 2 minutes.
• Add beans and saute until heated through.

CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, soup, water chestnuts, milk, green beans and pinch of black pepper.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Stir and top with French fried onions. Bake for 5 additional minutes or until onions are golden brown.

GREEN BEANS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil enough water to cover beans.
• Boil beans for 4 inutes. Drain and plunge into ice water to halt cooking; drain.
• In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan.
• Stir-fry water chestnuts for 1 minute.
• Add garlic and ginger (don't let it brown).
• Add beans and salt.
• Cook until heated thoroughly, stirring constantly.
• Serve on a platter.
• Chef note: You can also leave out the water chestnuts and ginger and add a small can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and peppers to create a Mexican dish).

GREEN-BEAN CASSEROLE WITH CHESTNUTS AND BUTTERED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously brush a 3-quart baking dish with butter. Prepare a bowl of salted ice water. Cook green beans in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until crisp-tender and dark green, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain; immediately transfer to ice water until thoroughly chilled. Drain and pat dry. Halve beans on the bias and transfer to prepared dish.
• In a bowl, toss breadcrumbs with chestnuts to combine. Melt 6 tablespoons butter; drizzle evenly over breadcrumb mixture, tossing until evenly absorbed. Toss in parsley; season with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium-low until scalding and bubbles emerge along edges of pan. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt; mash into a paste with the side of a knife. In a large straight-sided skillet, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add mixed mushrooms; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Add onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent but not browning, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more. Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Slowly add milk mixture, stirring, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture evenly over green beans in dish. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over top.
• Bake until bubbly along edges and crisp golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toss sliced trumpet mushrooms with enough oil to lightly coat, season with salt and pepper, and arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender and golden brown along edges, about 30 minutes. Top casserole with roasted mushrooms and serve warm.

GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Place green beans, water chestnuts, green onions and 1/4 cup cooked bacon in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix wine, thyme, garlic and seasoned salt; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until beans are crisp-tender, 3-4 hours. Drain liquid from beans., Just before serving, stir in sour cream; sprinkle with cheese and remaining bacon.

ELEGANT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes; set aside. , In large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese. , Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.