Dramatically Seared Green Beans Recipes

GREENS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Pour enough water into a large pot to be about 2 inches deep; bring to a boil. Stir 1 teaspoon salt into the boiling water; add escarole. Cook the escarole at a boil, pushing the escarole further into the water as it wilts, until it is fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
• Pour olive oil into the pot and place over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in hot oil until the garlic is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir drained escarole and cannellini beans into the garlic mixture; cook and stir until the beans are hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture just before serving.

DRAMATICALLY SEARED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat wok or deep skillet. When hot, add oil and swirl to coat the pan.
• Raise heat to high and wait about 30 seconds. Add the green beans and season with salt to taste. Cook 3 minutes, using tongs or shake to turn and move beans to cook them quickly and evenly. Continue to cook till desired doneness.
• Season with garlic and red pepper flakes to taste and continue to cook for another minute.
• Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

EASY PAN SEARED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and chop ends off of green beans, boil for a good 30 minutes to make them tender.
• Lightly cover a medium pan with olive oil.
• When oil is ready, put beans in and sear them while putting the garlic salt and ground pepper on top.
• Sear until desired taste and texture. (about 5 minutes).

BEST GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place bacon into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook for a few minutes to soften the mushrooms. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce, and heat through.

DRAMATICALLY SEARED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND CHILE

Steps:

• Place a large, deep skillet or wok over medium heat. After about two minutes, add the oil, and swirl to coat the pan. Turn the heat to high, and wait another 30 seconds or so, then add the green beans and a big pinch of salt. Cook over high heat, shaking the pan and/or using tongs to turn and move the beans so they cook quickly and evenly. After about 3 minutes, take a taste test and see if the beans are done to your liking. They should be relatively crunchy, but you get to decide. If you like them cooked a little more, keep going until they're your kind of tender. Sprinkle in the garlic and some red pepper flakes, and cook for just a minute longer. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.