Green Beans 3 Ways

Green beans are my favorite vegetable, but my husband hates them! So, in order to get him to eat them I am constantly trying new ways of cooking the beans to make them more edible for him ;). Here are a few ways I make green beans!

Green Beans with Lemon Butter

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 pint green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
• Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
2. Immediately return beans to saucepan. Add butter and zest. Toss; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve warm.

From Martha Stewart Living, July 2005



Green Beans Sauteed with Garlic and Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans (or amount suited for you)
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions

Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add green beans and cook till al dente, then add garlic till cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot!


Green Beans Sauteed with Soy Sauce and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1lb green beans (or amount suited for you)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 clove garlic minced

Directions

Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add green beans and cook till al dente, about 8 minutes ( adjust heat if pan is too hot). Add garlic and ginger, cook till fragrant. Add soy sauce and simmer for 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper as needed, serve hot!