Best 4 Spiced Green Beans Recipes
**Spiced Green Beans: A Flavorful Side Dish for Any Occasion**
If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful side dish that will complement any main course, look no further than spiced green beans. This versatile vegetable can be prepared in a variety of ways, but this recipe showcases its natural goodness with a blend of aromatic spices and a hint of heat. Whether you're serving it at a weeknight dinner, a holiday gathering, or a potluck, these spiced green beans are sure to be a hit. With their vibrant color and delectable taste, they'll add a touch of elegance and zest to your table. This article features three variations of the recipe: a classic spiced green bean dish, a zesty lemon-herb version, and a spicy Szechuan-inspired take. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious and easy-to-make spiced green beans!
JERK-STYLE CHICKEN WITH SPICED BASMATI RICE PILAF AND GREEN BEANS
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the chicken: put the butter, soy sauce, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon, nutmeg, scallions, thyme, garlic, lime zest and juice, chile and ginger in a food processor and pulse, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary with a rubber spatula, until a paste forms.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking sheet, rub with the marinade and generously sprinkle with salt. Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with canola oil.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill pan. Reserve any leftover marinade on the baking sheet to use later. Cook until slightly charred and marked, flipping halfway through, 5 to 8 minutes total (the chicken will not be fully cooked, it will finish cooking in the oven).
- Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on the rack, leaving ample space between each piece. Top the chicken with the reserved marinade from the baking sheet and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the rice: Put the rice in a large bowl, cover with 4 cups cold water and soak for 30 minutes. Strain well, reserving the soaking liquid.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium. Add the butter and onions and cook until they are translucent but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin seeds, cayenne and cinnamon stick and toast for about 1 minute. Add the drained rice and stir gently until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the reserved soaking water and gently stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let rest for about 10 minutes, then season with salt and fluff with a fork. Remove the cinnamon stick.
- For the green beans: fill a large bowl with ice water and set a colander inside the ice bath. Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous handful of salt. (The water should taste like sea water.) Add the green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the colander ice bath.
- When ready to serve, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and toss in the beans to warm them gently. Top with the lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.
- For the honey glaze: Simmer the honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the vinegar and return the pan to the stove. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes more to allow the vinegar and honey to cook together. Season with salt and set aside.
- Place a large spoonful of rice on each plate and arrange the chicken and green beans around each portion. Drizzle the chicken with the honey glaze.
SPICED GREEN BEANS
These yummy green beans have just the right amount of kick to spice up any meal. -Howard Pierce, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the green beans, celery seed, ginger, mustard and salt; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICED GREEN BEANS AND BABY BROCCOLI TEMPURA
Deep-frying is not something I do often, but after I've eaten well-executed tempura at a restaurant and can't shake the memory of delicious batter-fried vegetables, I get out my wok. I turn on the hood fan, open the window and start heating up oil. I like to play around with different batters and coatings. This spicy, delicate batter is somewhere between a puffy beignet-type coating and a simpler egg, flour and bread-crumb dusting. It's mostly cornstarch, with a small amount of cornmeal and whole wheat flour - just enough to hold the batter together. I add dukkah, cilantro and cumin for flavor and texture. Ice-cold sparkling water helps keep the batter light; it fries up crispy rather than bready because there's very little gluten to toughen it. You can use this batter with all sorts of vegetables, but I particularly love green beans and baby broccoli. The batter wraps itself nicely around the smooth beans and nestles in among the spindly flowers at the end of a baby broccoli stem, resulting in lacy, extra-crispy tempura. A wok is ideal for deep-frying. It can accommodate a lot of vegetables at one time without crowding, and it holds heat well. The oil should hover between 350 and 375 degrees so that the vegetables cook quickly and crisp up without absorbing too much oil. Be sure to let the oil come back up to temperature between batches, and use a thermometer. You will be amazed to find a green bean tender and hot inside its crispy coating in two minutes or less.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, snack, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, polenta or cornmeal, whole wheat flour, salt and cumin. Whisk in sparkling water. Stir in cilantro and dukkah.
- Top and tail beans. Cut long stems off broccoli; cut broccoli tops into smaller florets or leave intact.
- Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a wok or wide saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to 350 to 375 degrees. Set up a sheet pan with a rack on it next to pan and cover rack with layers of paper towels. Have a deep-fry skimmer handy for removing vegetables from the oil onto the rack.
- Using tongs, dip vegetables into the batter a few at a time, making sure to coat thoroughly. Transfer to hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip over with skimmer to make sure coating is evenly fried. Do not crowd pan. Let oil come back up to temperature between batches.
- Using skimmer, remove vegetables from oil, allowing excess oil to drip back into pan, and drain on towel-covered rack. Sprinkle with salt right away if desired. Cool slightly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH SPICED BREADCRUMBS
This side dish of green beans with a crunchy topping goes well with roasted chicken, meatloaf, or seared fish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a small rimmed baking sheet, toss together breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add green beans, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, toss beans with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper and top with breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the green beans: Cut off the ends of the beans, as well as any tough strings that run along the sides.
- Blanch the green beans (optional): Blanching the beans in boiling water for a few minutes helps to preserve their color and crispness. Plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of spices: The recipe calls for a blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red chili powder. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your taste.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the green beans in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help them cook evenly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Cilantro, parsley, or mint are all great options for garnishing the finished dish.
Conclusion:
These spiced green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. The combination of spices gives the beans a flavorful and aromatic kick. Serve them as a side dish to grilled chicken, fish, or tofu, or add them to your favorite salad or stir-fry.
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