Fresh String Beans With Benne Seeds Recipes

STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together. Reheat the string beans and serve.

FRESH STRING BEANS WITH BENNE SEEDS

Steps:

• Trim the green beans and rinse them thoroughly. Bring the water to a boil, dump the beans in all at once and boil briskly, uncovered, for about five to seven minutes or until the beans are tender, but not limp and soggy. Turn the beans out all at once into a colander and run cold water over them briefly to stop the cooking process and retain their green color.
• Place the sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until they are toasted to a rich brown color. Watch carefully, as the tiny seeds will easily burn. When they are the right color, remove pan from heat and immediately swirl in the butter. Add the green beans and turn quickly to mix thoroughly. Return to the heat briefly to warm the beans, then turn out on a heated platter and serve immediately.

SAVORY STRING BEANS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add beans, water, onion and seasonings to drippings; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are tender, 15-20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in bacon.

STEAMED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and beans.
• Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water.
• Drain the beans and pat them dry. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the oil and lemon juice and toss.
• Sprinkle with the zest and sesame seeds.