Cranberry Hazelnut Green Beans Recipes

CRANBERRY-HAZELNUT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 8 cups water to boiling. Add green beans; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
• In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook shallot in butter 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add green beans; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In serving bowl, toss bean mixture with hazelnuts and cranberries. Serve warm.

GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.

GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. In a small skillet, toast hazelnuts over medium heat until golden brown, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes; drain. Return to pan; toss with butter and half the hazelnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.