Looking for different ways to make string beans...

dino1109 Posted: Aug 28, 2003 07:03 PM

Looking for different ways to make string beans...

I'm bored and also I am using my oven for the chicken and my favorite way to make string beans is int here too- but no room -so looking for options....

jenny2penny Posted: Aug 28, 2003 07:14 PM

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it's simple but my fiance the other day did this...
he cut the beans, long ways added garlic, onion and a a bay leaf, and what ever seasonings you like & Steamed it.

Soooo good, and sooooooo simple

dino1109 Posted: Aug 28, 2003 07:39 PM

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Thanks - will do right now- just in time- I'll let you know how I lkike it!!!

Claud2001 Posted: Aug 28, 2003 08:58 PM

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My family's favorite thing to do w/any vegetable is add tomato sauce! I know you've already solved your need for tonight's meal, but here's another idea you can try next time!

Remove just the stems of the beans and wash well.
In a medium to large saucepan (depends on how many beans you are cooking), add 2-3 tablespoons of EVOO and crushed garlic (according to taste). Place washed beans in pan and saute several minutes on medium heat, being careful not to burn garlic.
Add one large can of crushed tomatoes and 1/2 can of water. Salt and pepper to taste. Allow to simmer 2 hours, so that beans soften, but not mushy.

This recipe is really good when the beans are served the following day.

dino1109 Posted: Aug 28, 2003 10:34 PM

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First: Jenny, Thanks! Came out very good!

Second: Claud- that sounds good too! I will definitely try it -its takes long though - so whenever I actually have the time to cook it I will!

Thanks again to both!

DaniRN Posted: Aug 28, 2003 10:40 PM

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I usually just drizzle with some olive oil and mix with a little bit of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese-FH loves it this way.

paintbrush91 Posted: Aug 28, 2003 11:05 PM

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I add a few drops of garlic oil after they are cooked. Then season

AtticaQT Posted: Aug 28, 2003 11:56 PM

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ooh - i have a yummy way of makiong string beans

This is for about a pound of string beans - clean, wash and cut the stringbeans in half - in a pot dice a medium sized onion, then add a small amount of olive oil - about 2- 3 tablespoons - let the onion simmer until translucent - then add about 3-4 large spoonfuls of tomatoe puree or crushed tomato - let this cook for about 5 minutes - then add the stringbeans - if you like you can also add a few peeled potatoes cut into pieces - about half if they are small potatoes. After you add this, add about 3/4 to 1 cup of water, season with salt and pepper - cover and let cook at the high temp until it rapidly cooking for about 7-8 minutes - then lower and let cook until you see the string beands are ready. Enjoy!

Julybaby Posted: Aug 29, 2003 08:08 AM

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I throw a handful of string beans on the George Forman grill and grill them for a couple of minutes. I will also saute them in a little olive oil with garlic or almonds. Sometimes I sprinkle Lemon Herb (I believe it's from McCormick in the spice aisle).

nylisa Posted: Aug 29, 2003 11:25 AM

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I buy the fresh string beans, wash and cut the ends of and put them into a baking pan. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Mix breadcrumbs, garlic and parmessan cheese and spread it over the string beans. Bake the string beans for about 20 minutes. I do this also with asparagus and eggplant.

acp1101 Posted: Aug 29, 2003 02:39 PM

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I boil string beans with some cloves of garlic...drain them when done.

Add some balsamic vin., olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Put it in the frig to cool and enjoy as a salad later.

YUMMY!!

JennRenee Posted: Aug 29, 2003 03:13 PM

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I cannot believe I've been eating PLAIN steamed string beans for so many years when there are all of these YUMMY sounding alternatives out there!!!

THANK YOU!

ss2002 Posted: Aug 30, 2003 10:54 AM

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My mom cooks the string beans until tender, then drains well.

Then she heats some smashed garlic in a little olive oil (don't let it brown). Add string beans and toss. Add some breadcrumbs and grated cheese and mix. Let the breadcrumbs brown slightly.

This is the only way we'd eat them as kids!