Maple Glazed Squash And Green Beans With Walnuts Recipes

MAPLE-GLAZED SQUASH AND GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Peel and cut squash into 3 x 1/2 x 1/2 inch strips to make about 5 cups, set aside.
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans until tender crisp, about 3 to 6 minutes.
• Drain and chill under cold water; drain well.
• (Make ahead: wrap veggies separately in towels; enclose in plastic bags and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) In a large nonstick frypan, heat oil and butter over medium high heat until foaming.
• Add squash;cover and cook, turning twice,until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Add green beans, maple syrup, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook turning gently, until heated through and evenly coated.
• Mix in walnuts.
• Scrape into warmed serving dish.

MAPLE GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large saucepan of boiling water, cook 5 minutes.
• Drain well, return to pan.
• Add 1/3 cup water and remaining ingredients, cook over medium low heat 10 minutes or until beans are tender.

MAPLE-GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Peel, seed and quarter the squash.
• Cut, crosswise, into 1/2-inch slices to make about 5 1/2 cups.
• Bring the squash, water, maple syrup, rum and mace to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• While the squash is simmering, warm a serving dish in a 200 F oven or by filling it with very hot water.
• Reserving the cooking liquid, transfer the squash with a slotted spoon to the warmed serving dish.
• Increase the heat and boil the cooking liquid about 3 minutes, or until it is thickened.
• Pour the thickened liquid over the squash.

MAPLE-GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and, if desired, bourbon into onion mixture. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.