ISO greenbean recipe from short on time

ROFL

Mon, Sep 14 2009, 9:01 pm

Are you using fresh greenbeans or frozen. For fresh greenbeans I blanch them in hot water (that means boilwater and stick green beans in their for about 2-r minutes) then I take them and stir fry with minced garlic and red pepper. Add spices I like black pepper and salt my kids like Lawrey's season salt. For frozen I bake them with a spritz of Pam and spices ( as above).

ra_mom

Mon, Sep 14 2009, 9:55 pm

Sweet & Sticky Green Beans - KBD Short on Time

2 lbs. green beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/3 cup honey
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Place greenbeans in medium pot; cover with water. Bring to to a boil over high heat and cook until the green beans turn a brighter shade, 2-3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and sliced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant but not browned. If it begins to brown, lower the heat. Add the chopped red and yellow bell peppers and saute for 3 minutes longer. Add the honey.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the soy sauce. Mix until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a simmer so the sauce thickens.
Transfer the beans into the skillet. Use tongs to combine the ingredients and glaze the beans.