Sicilian Green Beans Recipes

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Stir to coat and saute over medium heat until the bread crumbs start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
• While the bread crumbs are sauteing, cook the green beans, either in a Ziploc Zip 'n Steam bag (according to package directions) or in a pot of water.
• Add the green beans to the frying pan and stir to coat.
• Season with salt, to taste, and serve hot.

SICILIAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Trim and discard ends from beans. Add beans to boiling water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 3 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add beans and pasta sauce; mix lightly. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes and garlic in a large pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon and coarsely mash with oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Keep warm, covered.
• Cook green beans in boiling water, uncovered, until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (beans may not be bright green). Drain, then stir into mashed potatoes in bowl. Drizzle with oil.

SICILIAN GREEN BEANS (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Cover and microwave frozen green beans and 1/4 cup water in a quart microwave safe container for 11 minutes on high, stirring half way through.
• In another bowl combine mustard, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and pepper.
• When beans are done, drain liquid and then pour mustard mixture over beans, tossing to coat.

SICILIAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Trim ends off the beans, French them with the top of a potato peeler ( special gadget ) Or use French Style frozen green beans.
• 2. In skillet, heat butter and olive oil, add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add string beans and sauté stirring until JUST cooked but not soft. Season with salt and pepper
• 3. Transfer to serving bowl and serve with lemon wedges. So easy, so good.

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the chopped bacon in a skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Melt the butter in a skillet with a lid over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked bacon, green beans, potatoes, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat until the green beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and pepper, and serve.