Herbed Green Beans And Carrots Recipes

EASY HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Using a medium saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add in green beans and carrot sticks. Add garlic powder, parsley, fennel and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add in chicken broth and reduce heat to medium. Stir to coat the vegetables, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
• Add in half of the chopped chives along with balsamic vinegar and sugar stirring to mix and coat. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve in your favorite dish. Best enjoyed same day but can be reheated the following day as well (reduce original cooking time by 5 minutes to ensure they are not mushy)

HERBED BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the beans and carrots in a microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the butter and seasonings.

HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the carrots until barely tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from water, place in colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Pat dry with paper towels. Do the same with the green beans. Note: The vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in zipper bags in the refrigerator.
• In a very large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and green beans, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in the red pepper flakes, tarragon or dill weed, and salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

HERBED GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces trimmed green beans and 4 carrots (cut into sticks); season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth; reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until tender, 6 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chopped chives, 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar. Cook 3 more minutes.