Best Green Beans Piquant Recipes

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PIQUANT GREEN BEANS



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One of my favorite ways to have green beans. I could eat the whole pan and forget the rest of dinner! I really could!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh stringless green beans
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 teaspoons bacon fat
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons beet sugar (or sugar)
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the green beans for cooking by rinsing and removing tips.
  • Steam green beans 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • In a large skillet heat fat or oil and cook onion until caramelized; add garlic.
  • Add green beans to skillet and stir thoroughly.
  • In a small bowl mix together vinegar and sugar and pour over beans, stirring well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in bacon crumbles.
  • Serve.

GREEN BEANS PIQUANT



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Radishes and mustard seed add bite to this flavor-packed side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 medium radishes, cut into fourths
3 parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add green beans. Boil uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse in cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Place radishes and parsley in blender. Cover and blend on high about 20 seconds, stopping blender frequently to scrape sides, until finely chopped.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook radish mixture, salt and mustard seed in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Toss with green beans and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

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