String Beans In Azeri Tomato Sauceazerbaijan Recipes

STRING BEANS IN AZERI TOMATO SAUCE(AZERBAIJAN)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the onions and lower the heat, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. Add the green beans, stir and cover to cook for 20-30 minutes - stirring occasionally - or until the beans begin to soften to your desired consistency.
• If you haven't made the tomato sauce at an earlier time, it can be prepared as the beans cook.
• When the beans are almost done but not quite, pour in a desired amount of tomato sauce and allow them to simmer on low for a few minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
• Tomato Sauce:.
• In a small to medium saucepan, stir in the tomato sauce and half of the basil and all of the pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes or until warmed. Stir in yogurt, sour cream, and vinegar. Cover and cook another 5 minutes - stirring often. Stir in remaining basil and salt cook another 3-5 minutes and pour over the green beans, vegetables or meat.

FRENCH STRING BEANS WITH CRUSHED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook haricots verts in 32 cups of boiling, salted water for four to five minutes, or until done but still crisp. (If using string beans, cut them lengthwise into four strips with a sharp knife before cooking.) Cool beans in cold water and drain.
• In a skillet, heat butter. Add shallots and saute lightly until they are glossy. Add beans and saute until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat olive oil in another skillet until very hot. Add diced tomatoes and saute until hot.
• Arrange beans on a serving platter and pour tomatoes over them.

STRING BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tips off the beans, and if necessary remove the strings. Cut beans into 2-inch lengths.
• Bring enough water to boil to cover beans when added. Add salt to taste, and the beans. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender; cooking time will depend on size. Drain thoroughly.
• Core tomatoes, and cut into half-inch cubes.
• Heat oil and butter in a skillet and add garlic. When garlic is cooked, but not brown, add tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add beans, stir to blend well and cook about 1 minute, until hot. Remove bay leaf and serve.