Not Your Everyday Green Beans Recipes

NOT YOUR MAMA'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Bake in the oven until golden brown, tossing every 10 minutes, for approximately 30 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use.
• Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
• While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Add the half-and-half and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 (225C) degrees and arrange a rack on the lowest shelf.
• Pat the greens dry with a clean towel.
• Put the beans on a large rimmed baking sheet. Add the oil, shallot, salt and pepper. Toss together and arrange the beans in an even layer.
• Roast until the beans are beginning to blister, turn golden brown and the shallots are caramelized. To cook evenly, flip them around with tongs after they've been in the oven about 10 minutes. Depending on your oven it should take 15-20 minutes until they're done.
• To serve, transfer the beans to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle the lemon zest over the top.

NOT YOUR EVERYDAY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the green beans in the butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper; continue to cook until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the almonds just before serving.

NOT YOUR EVERYDAY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the green beans in the butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper; continue to cook until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the almonds just before serving.