Fan of green beans? 5 must-try recipes
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Green beans are one of the most versatile ingredients that can be used in a number of dishes. They add a crisp texture and mild flavor, which makes them perfect for a variety of cuisines. Be it a simple side dish or an innovative main course, green beans can elevate your meal. Here are five creative ways to use green beans in your cooking repertoire.
Tip 1
Green bean stir-fry with tofu
A quick stir-fry with green beans and tofu makes for a nutritious dish. Start by sauteing garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant. Add sliced green beans and cubed tofu, cooking until the beans are tender but still crisp. Toss in soy sauce and sesame oil for flavor. This dish goes well with steamed rice or quinoa, making it a balanced meal option.
Tip 2
Roasted green bean salad
Roasting green beans brings out their natural sweetness while adding depth to salads. Simply toss fresh green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them at 200 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes. Once done, mix them with cherry tomatoes, arugula, and feta cheese for a refreshing salad. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette before serving.
Tip 3
Green bean almondine
Green bean almondine is an elegant side dish that pairs well with any main course. Blanch the green beans until bright green and tender-crisp. In another pan, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced almonds, cooking until golden brown. Combine the almonds with the green beans and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper for added zest.
Tip 4
Creamy green bean casserole
For a twist on the classic casserole, use green beans as the star ingredient. Cook the beans until tender, then mix them with a creamy sauce made from mushrooms, onions, and sour cream or yogurt. Top with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese before baking at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown on top.
Tip 5
Spicy green bean curry
Spice up your meals by adding green beans to curries! Start by frying onions in oil until translucent; add tomatoes along with cumin seeds or powder for flavoring base sauce further enhanced by turmeric powder along with chili flakes if desired—then stir through trimmed lengthwise-split fresh haricot verts (French-style) until coated evenly throughout mixture before simmering gently until fully cooked through thoroughly. Serve hot over basmati rice garnished freshly chopped cilantro leaves, if available!