Balsamic Green Bean Red Onion Salad W Multigrain Croutons Recipes

EASY, COLD BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add about 6 cups of water to a large pot on the stove. Boil the water.
• When the water has boiled, add the green beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans turn very bright green and are crisp.
• Remove the green beans from the pot and rinse with cold water. Dry the green beans.
• Add the green beans to a large bowl with the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, feta, tomatoes, basil, sliced onions, salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
• Chill in the fridge for 45 minutes.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
• Trim ends off green beans and rinse. Steam (or boil) for about 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. In a colander, rinse well with cold water to stop cooking, then pat dry. Cut green beans into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
• Finely dice red onion.
• Place onion and green beans in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to marinate for best flavor.
• When ready to serve, add diced tomatoes, vegan feta (optional) and lightly toss.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN & RED ONION SALAD W/ MULTIGRAIN CROUTONS

Steps:

• For Green Bean & Red Onion Salad:.
• Cook green beans until just tender crisp, drain and immediately set in an ice bath (or cold water) to stop the cooking process.
• Once green beans have cooled to (at least) room temperature and drain.
• In a large zip-lock bag add the fresh green beads, sliced red onion, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Gently fumble zip-lock bag until all ingredients are well mixed; set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• For Multigrain Croutons:.
• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Spread out multi-grain french loaf pieces evenly over the cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs and salt - enough to suit your taste; give a gentle stir.
• Bake multi-grain croutons roughly 15 to 18 minutes or until croutons are lightly brown and dry (yet still ever so slightly chewy), gently mixing once halfway during baking.
• Assemble green bean & red onion salad on a serving plate.
• Top with multi-grain croutons and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Drain green beans and cool to room temperature.
• Add all ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
• Put in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
• Don't saturate the green beans in liquid, add just enough to moisten and for flavor.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION

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.

GREEN BEANS AND ROASTED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Oil a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
• After peeling onions, trim root ends, leaving onions whole, then quarter onions lengthwise. Put onions in baking pan, then drizzle with oil and vinegar, tossing to coat. Arrange onions with a cut side down and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast, uncovered, turning over once and basting with pan juices twice during baking, until deep golden, about 30 minutes. Add water to pan and roast until onions are tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes more. Transfer onions with pan juices to a large bowl.
• While onions are roasting, cook beans in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in a colander, then add to onions and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tips of the beans. Break the beans into 2-inch lengths. Drop the beans into boiling salted water to cover and return to a boil. Simmer about 7 minutes or until crisp and tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Let cool.
• To make the dressing, put the mustard in a salad bowl and add the vinegar. Start beating with a wire whisk while adding the oil. Add salt and pepper and the onions.
• Add the beans and toss until blended. Serve at room temperature.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans in microwave safe dish with the butter. Cover and cook on high for five minutes.
• Add vinegar and parmesan cheese. Cook on high five more minutes (covered).
• Stir to make sure the beans are well coated with the vinegar mixture.
• Serve and enjoy!
• These would work well with fresh green beans too. You would just need to adjust the cooking time.
• Ingredient amounts can be adjusted to suit your taste. I will sometimes increase the parmesan cheese and use 2 tablespoons of butter.