Sunflower Green Beans Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan and add marjoram, basil, chervil, savory and thyme.
• In a large frying pan, add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan, and bring to a boil.
• Add parsley, chives, garlic and beans and cook until beans are just crisp-ender.
• Pour off excess water, add herb butter and sunflower kernals.
• Stir to coat and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until well mixed.

SAUTéED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch beans: Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add beans, cook for 4 minutes (they will turn bright green), drain, then rinse under cold tap water to cool. (There's really no need to shock in ice water). Shake off excess water.
• Sauté: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and garlic. Toss (or stir!) for 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and crispy. Add salt and pepper, then toss.
• Serve: Transfer beans to serving dish. Serve warm!
• Prepare ahead: Blanch beans per step 1, cool and dry, store in fridge until required. When ready to serve, just toss with garlic. It's an instant on-demand side!

GREEN BEANS WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place beans in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Roast 10 minutes, stirring once., Add garlic to pan. Roast until beans are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes longer. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.