I need you very BEST green bean recipes

My MIL obviously has little faith in my cooking abilities (despite the fact that I just hosted my first, and very successful Thanksgiving ) and has assigned me green beans to make for Xmas Eve. I would normally just sautéed them with garlic, but I am looking for a recipe that blows all other recipes away. Anyone have anything good?I think I need to stay away from nuts because one of DHs uncles is allergic. And the overall meal will be Italian/American.

Re: I need you very BEST green bean recipes

I've never made it, but I'm thinking about using this one...


Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan
(Makes 4-6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced in 1/2 inch slices (I used brown crimini mushrooms, but any mushrooms will work)
1 lb. fresh green beans, preferably thin French style beans
1 1/2 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 T finely grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 450F/230C. Wash mushrooms and let drain (or spin dry in salad spinner, which is what I did.) While mushrooms are drying, trim ends of beans and cut beans in half so you have bite-sized pieces. (An easy way to trim them is to gather a small handful of beans, stand them up on cutting board, holding loosely so they will fall down and have ends ends aligned, then trim. Repeat with other end.) Cut mushrooms into slices 1/2 inch thick.

Put cut beans and mushrooms into a Ziploc bag or plastic bowl. Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar and pour over, then squeeze bag or stir so all the beans and mushrooms are lightly coated with the mixture. Arrange on large cookie sheet, spreading them out well so beans and mushrooms are not crowded. Roast 20-30 minutes, starting to check for doneness after 20 minutes. Cook until beans are tender-crisp, mushrooms are cooked, and all liquid on the pan from mushrooms has evaporated. Season beans to taste with salt and fresh ground pepper, then sprinkle with finely grated parmesan. Serve hot.


This recipe from KalynsKitchen.com.

Re: I need you very BEST green bean recipes

I made these for thanksgiving I thought they were pretty good but IDK about knock your socks off

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 62.4 • Fat: 2.9 g • Carbs: 8.0 • Fiber: 3.8 • Protein: 2.7 g • Sugar: 0
Sodium: 38.4 mg (without salt)

Ingredients:

12 oz green beans, trimmed (make sure they are dry)
2 tsp olive oil
kosher salt + fresh cracked pepper to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp shredded parmesan


Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum for easy clean-up.
Lay green beans out on the baking sheet and drizzle oil over them. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss to evenly coat.

Skinnytaste.com

Re: I need you very BEST green bean recipes

I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a HUGE hit. I used haricot verts (the very thin french beans. They have 2lb bags at Costco. Green beans with toasted pumpkin seeds

Re: I need you very BEST green bean recipes

Green beans with bacon, tomato and onion. My BIL who isnt a fan of green beans requested this every time we have a gamily gtg.( so i say it must be good :) )

1 lb Green beans
4 slices Bacon (cut up)
1 Medium onion, chopped
1 Medium tomato, chopped
1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Dash of pepper
2 tablespoons Lemon juice


Preparation
1. Place beans in 1 inch water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.


2. in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.


3. Cook onion in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through. Drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with bacon.


ETA: i use more then 4 slices of bacon i use maybe 6

Message edited 12/19/2011 11:20:07 AM.

Re: I need you very BEST green bean recipes

In a pan heat up olive oil and veg. oil, fresh chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and a splash of white wine. Boil the string beans, strain and pour the oil over it in a serving dish.

Re: I need you very BEST green bean recipes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/green-beans-and-bacon-recipe/index.html

My FIL made this on Thanksgiving. It was absolutely delicious!