Fresh String Beans

How do YOU cook them? I need new ideas.

Re: Fresh String Beans

I make a recipe pretty much identical to this one..(this one is from Food Network..Im to lazy to type it up)

Sesame Green Beans
1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon wok or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, several drops or a drizzle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (a handful)
Coarse salt

Steam green beans covered in 1/2-inch boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and run under cold water. Drain well.
Heat a wok shaped skillet or large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Go once-around-the-pan with wok or vegetable oil, add several drops sesame oil, and crushed pepper flakes. The pan will smoke. Add beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and coarse salt and toss to coat beans evenly

I also make a greenbean and bacon soup that is out of this world. It's hungarian and was my grandmothers recipe...it's greenbeans cooked in chicken broth that you add sour cream to..if you are interested FM me and I'll type up the recipe.

Re: Fresh String Beans

I trim the ends and then boil them until they are soft but not mushy - drain them and then add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper and a lot of garlic powder

Re: Fresh String Beans

i cut the ends
boil them for a few minutes
then put them in ice water

then in a pan I put evoo
soy sauce and garlic

stir on and off

for 5 minutes or until the sring bean gets slightly soft

Re: Fresh String Beans

i boil them with 2 cloves of garlic for 20 minutes..
in the mean time in a bowl i mix soy sauce garlic powder and oregano and then bake sesame seeds for about 3 minutes being careful not to burn them ... then pour the sauce and sesame seeds on the beans!!

Re: Fresh String Beans

I heat olive oil in a pan w/a little salt. Get oil hot, toss them in until they are bright green and then add breadcrumbs & parm cheese.

Re: Fresh String Beans

I steam them and eat them plain...i think they are yummy that way.

Re: Fresh String Beans

400 degree oven

baking sheet, EVOO, and grill seasoning.

they come out sooooooo great.

Re: Fresh String Beans

I trim the ends, boil them for about 3 minutes, drain them, then add them to a frying pan w/ olive oil & sauteed garlic. Sprinkle w/ Parmesan cheese & saute for another 3-4 minutes.

Re: Fresh String Beans

This can be made w/fresh beans or a bag of frozen, I like the flat italian greenbeans(pathmark sells it)


1 lb green beans(fresh or frozen)
oilve oil
S&P
3 cloves garlic
8oz can redpack tomato sauce

oil bottom of a saucepan,add S&P,garlic(crushed) and heat.Once hot, add beans on med heat and saute'. add small can of redpack, continue to cook over med. heat. cover and reduce to low heat until beans are tender