Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and protein. Green beans can be steamed, boiled, roasted, or stir-fried, and they can be used in salads, soups, stews, and casseroles. With the right sauce, green beans can be transformed into a flavorful and satisfying side dish or main course. This article presents five delicious sauce recipes that will elevate your green beans to the next level. From a classic creamy mushroom sauce to a tangy tomato-based sauce, a light and flavorful vinaigrette, a rich and savory brown butter sauce, and a spicy and smoky chipotle sauce, there's a sauce here to suit every taste. Get ready to explore the diverse world of green bean sauces and discover new ways to enjoy this healthy and versatile vegetable.
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GREEN BEANS WITH MAGIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green beans and saute, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from heat.
- Add soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Drizzle mixture over beans and lightly toss to combine. Plate and serve.
FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH HEAVEN SAUCE
Wonderful side dish that will make even the green bean haters beg for more. Created from my own trial and error. It is perfect now.
Provided by J.B. David
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir until sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, and allspice into onion mixture. Add green beans and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1085.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GREEN BEANS WITH MAGIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the green beans and sauté until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from the heat.
- Combine the soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Drizzle over the green beans and lightly toss to combine.
GREEN BEANS WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring 1/4 cup water just to a boil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the green beans and salt, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to high and cook until the water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter and continue cooking until the beans are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, dry mustard, black pepper and cayenne and cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese and heat until melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the green beans, or serve on the side.
GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Make and share this Green Beans With Garlic Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add green beans and saute till beans are just crisp but tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, minced garlic, honey and ginger. Pour over green beans in skillet and boil until sauce thickens and coats vegetables, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 510.1, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.2
GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
I had these beans at a dinner party. I'm so glad the hostess was willing to share the recipe. A very unique and different way to serve fresh green beans.
Provided by Patti Terranova
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; stir in the green beans and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook the green beans until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, 1 clove of garlic, and parsley in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, wine vinegar, and cumin; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl.
- In a clean skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat; cook and stir 1 clove of chopped garlic in the hot oil until fragrant beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the cooked green beans to the skillet; cook and stir to reheat the beans and coat them with oil. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir to coat. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
GREEN BEANS IN CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE
Steps:
- Stir together the creamy horseradish, mustard, lemon zest and juice in a small bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and sauté until barely tender, 5 minutes. Add the horseradish mixture and continue sautéing until the beans are tender and coated in the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
GREEN BEANS IN SOY SAUCE.
Make and share this Green Beans in Soy Sauce. recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Otter13
Categories Vegetable
Time 6m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Top and tail the green beans.
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Add mashed garlic clove.
- Put beans in saucepan and let them sizzle for 1min or until they turn bright green.
- Add soy sauce.
- Stir through.
- Enjoy with your meal :-).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 530.8, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.3
SAUCY GREEN BEANS
A special cooked sauce added to fresh green beans makes this a unique and hearty side dish and a pretty complement to any entree. -Hazel Holley, Samson, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and sugar until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the sour cream, parsley and vinegar until blended (do not boil)., Drain beans; place in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sauce and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GREEN BEANS AND HOT SAUCE
Fresh green beans, fresh peppers, and tomatoes livened up with crispy bacon.
Provided by SHEEKS
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place green beans, onions, tomatoes, banana peppers, bell pepper, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer approximately 10 minutes, until green beans are tender.
- While green beans are steaming, arrange bacon slices in a medium skillet. Fry over medium heat until crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
- Spoon green bean mixture and juice into a serving dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 525.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer basket. Place basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Drizzle over beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right green beans: Fresh, tender green beans are the best choice for any sauce. Avoid beans that are limp, bruised, or have yellow or brown spots.
- Prepare the green beans properly: Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them well. You can leave them whole or cut them into smaller pieces, depending on your preference and the recipe you are using.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your sauce. Use fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the green beans: Green beans should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked green beans will lose their flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different flavors: There are many different ways to flavor a sauce for green beans. Try using different herbs, spices, and vegetables to create your own unique sauce.
Conclusion:
A well-made sauce can elevate a simple dish of green beans into something truly special. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy sauce, a tangy vinaigrette, or a savory brown butter sauce, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, don't forget to whip up a delicious sauce to go with your green beans.
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