Source: Myviewpoint, AdobeStockGreen beans have a multitude of advantages and no drawbacks. They are healthy, pair well with various ingredients, and are easy to boil and fry. Plus, they store well in the freezer, so you can cook dishes with them any time of year. Catch a selection of green bean recipes for every taste!
1. Green Beans with Minced Meat
Source: in-cake.ruA very hearty family dish for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 500 g green beans, 300 g minced meat, 1 onion, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup water or broth, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 5 minutes in boiling water. Chop and fry the onion until golden, add the minced meat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring. Add the tomato paste, all spices, and simmer a little longer. Add the green beans and water, and cook for 10-15 minutes covered over low heat.
2. Pasta with Green Beans
Source: pinterest.comPenne pasta is ideal for this recipe – it looks very appealing.
You will need: 250 g pasta, 200 g green beans, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, olive oil, spices, Italian herbs.
Preparation: Cook the pasta according to package directions. Sauté minced garlic in oil, add green beans and spices, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Add the pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water. Optionally, add lemon juice and zest. Heat everything together for 3 minutes, season, and remove from heat.
3. Salad with Chicken, Green Beans, and Bell Pepper
Source: mirtesen.ruA versatile salad for a festive table or everyday meal.
You will need: 200 g chicken fillet, 200 g green beans, 250 g bell pepper, 3 eggs, 1 clove garlic, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the green beans until tender. Boil or bake the chicken fillet, then dice it. Dice the boiled eggs and bell pepper similarly. Add minced garlic and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
4. Green Beans in Batter
Source: ok.ruGreen beans prepared this way turn out very crispy and appetizing.
You will need: 100 g green beans, 1 egg, 4 tbsp water, 3 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 5-7 minutes, drain, and pat dry. Whisk the egg with water, flour, and spices until smooth. Dip the green beans in this batter and fry in a single layer in a pan until cooked through.
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5. Soup with Parsnip and Green Beans
Source: za-edoy.ruAn interesting variation of a lean vegetable soup made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 1 potato, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 50 g parsnip, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cover the green beans with about 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil. Chop the onion, carrot, and parsnip, and sauté them for 7-10 minutes until soft. Dice the potato and add all vegetables to the green beans. Cook the soup until the potatoes are tender, and at the very end, add spices and herbs.
6. Funchoza with Green Beans
Source: pinterest.comEqually good hot or even cold – as a salad.
You will need: 100 g funchoza (glass noodles), 200 g chicken fillet, 200 g green beans, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 4 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Separately blanch the green beans. Slice the onion into half-rings, and the carrot into julienne strips. Add the green beans, a few tablespoons of oil and soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. Mix and let the vegetables marinate. Slice the chicken into strips, season to taste, and fry until cooked in the remaining oil and soy sauce. Prepare the funchoza according to package directions and add it to the chicken along with the vegetables. Heat everything together for 2-3 minutes.
7. Green Beans in Soy Sauce
Source: volgastory.ruSimple and delicious, especially when served with boiled rice.
You will need: 400 g green beans, 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 4-5 minutes and pat dry. Lightly sauté sliced garlic in the mixture of oils, then add the green beans. Sauté for a couple of minutes, pour in the soy sauce, and fry for another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, fry for 1 more minute, and remove from heat.
8. Lobio with Green Beans
Source: AdobeStockA traditional Caucasian dish with vegetables, nuts, and herbs.
You will need: 300 g green beans, 1 tomato, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 50 g walnuts, 5 g parsley and 5 g cilantro, 2 g khmeli-suneli, 1 tsp paprika, 1 g cumin, 2 g ginger, 40 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop the green beans into smaller pieces and blanch them for 5-7 minutes until soft. Peel the tomato and dice all vegetables. Lightly sauté the onion, add the bell pepper, and after a few minutes, add the tomatoes.
Simmer everything together for 5-7 minutes, add the green beans, and continue to simmer for another 6-7 minutes. Add the spices, and after 5 minutes, remove the lobio from heat and add minced garlic, herbs, and nuts. Mix and serve.
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9. Green Bean and Egg Salad
Source: koolinar.ruSimple, yet very hearty – due to its high protein content.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 50 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olives, 3 sprigs dill, 4 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil the green beans until tender. Boil and finely chop the eggs, mince the garlic, olives, and dill. Grate the cheese and dress the salad with sour cream and spices.
10. Baked Green Bean Omelet
Source: dzen.ruThe cooking time for the beans depends on how soft you like them.
You will need: 120 g green beans, 3 eggs, 100 ml milk, 50 g hard cheese, 10 g butter, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Blanch and drain the green beans. Whisk the eggs with milk and spices. Place the green beans in a baking dish, sprinkle with grated cheese and chopped herbs, and pour the egg mixture over. Bake for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown.
11. Green Beans in Cream
Source: pinterest.comIf the cream is not thick enough, add a little flour or starch.
You will need: 300 g green beans, 250 ml cream, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 4-5 minutes. Slice the onion into feathers and fry until golden. Add garlic and green beans, and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in the cream, season, and gently heat everything together, but do not bring to a boil. Sprinkle with chopped herbs.
12. Soba with Green Beans
Source: pinterest.comBuckwheat noodles pair wonderfully not only with vegetables but also with green beans.
You will need: 150 g soba noodles, 100 g green beans, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 pinches chili flakes, spices.
Preparation: Cook soba according to package directions and rinse with water. Sauté green beans for 3-5 minutes, add sesame seeds, spices, chili, and soy sauce, and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring. Add soba, mix, and gently heat everything together.
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13. Rice with Green Beans
Source: fb.ruA hearty and original side dish for meat, poultry, and fish.
You will need: 1 cup rice, 250 g green beans, 150 g tomato sauce, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables and green beans. Lightly sauté the onion and carrot, add the bell pepper and fry for another 1 minute. Add the green beans with tomatoes and simmer everything together for 10 minutes covered over low heat.
Add the tomato sauce and spices, simmer for 2-3 minutes, and add the rinsed rice. Mix, pour in water to cover the contents by 15 mm, and cook for another 20-25 minutes covered over low heat. Finally, sprinkle with chopped herbs.
14. Chicken and Green Bean Salad
Source: menunedeli.ruThis is a warm salad, so it can easily serve as a main course.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 200 g chicken fillet, 150 g Korean carrot salad, 1 cucumber, 2 tbsp seeds, 3 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Slice the chicken fillet into strips and fry until cooked with spices and soy sauce. Separately fry or boil the green beans. Grate the cucumber on a Korean grater and mix everything together. Sprinkle the salad with seeds and serve.
15. Vegetable and Green Bean Soup
Source: здоровое-питание.рфWill appeal to anyone who watches their diet or is on a diet.
You will need: 700 ml chicken broth, 200 g green beans, 150 g zucchini, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 celery stalk, 1 bell pepper, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables. Add potatoes, onion, carrot, and celery to boiling broth, cook for 7 minutes over low heat. Add green beans and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook the soup for another 5-7 minutes.
16. Green Beans with Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes
Source: sdelaemvkusno.ruIt's something in between a warm salad and a side dish.
You will need: 300 g green beans, 150 g bacon, 1 red onion, 5-6 cherry tomatoes, 20 g Parmesan, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Slice the onion into feathers, lightly sauté it in oil, add bacon and fry until golden. Add the green beans and heat everything together for another 2 minutes. Season, remove from heat, and add quartered cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan.
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17. Pumpkin and Green Bean Salad
Source: postila.ruVery light, yet quite original, no worse than a restaurant dish.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 200 g pumpkin, 150 g feta cheese, 40 g olives, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Boil the green beans until tender. Bake the pumpkin in the oven until soft and dice it. Dice the feta cheese as well, arrange everything on plates, and add olives. Mix oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices with herbs. Drizzle the salad with the resulting dressing.
18. Green Bean and Egg Soup
Source: attuale.ruAn unusual first course, because the eggs are already boiled.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 1-2 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 L water, 1 tbsp butter, 3 eggs, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Slice the potatoes into strips, cover with water, and cook for 15 minutes. Separately boil and dice the eggs. Mince the onion and carrot, add green beans, sauté for 5-7 minutes in butter, and season to taste. Add the sautéed vegetables to the potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add eggs and herbs, and cook the soup for another 2 minutes.
19. Preserved Green Beans for Winter
Source: dzen.ruYou can then use them as a salad or add them to other dishes.
You will need: 700 g green beans, 1 kg tomatoes, 200 g onions, 150 g carrots, 2 tbsp vinegar, 30 g sugar, 7 g salt, 4 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 2 minutes in boiling water. Mince and sauté the onion and carrot until soft. Peel and blend the tomatoes, bring them to a boil in a pot, and add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil again, simmer the preparation for 2-3 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
20. Green Bean and Egg Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruA hearty protein-rich dinner that fits well into a healthy eating plan.
You will need: 100 g green beans, 150 g mushrooms, 1 tomato, 1 egg, 50 g canned corn, 100 g salad mix, 2 tbsp yogurt.
Preparation: Sauté sliced mushrooms and green beans in a dry non-stick pan. Boil and slice the egg into wedges. Slice the tomato into wedges similarly, arrange everything on a bed of salad mix, and add corn. Drizzle the salad with yogurt and serve.