Spicy Asparagus Or Green Beans Recipes

SPICY ASPARAGUS OR GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cut up veggies (asparagus: cut off bottom and cut each "tree" into about three pieces. green beans: cut off both ends and slice into one or two pieces each.).
• Melt butter or margarine in frying pan over medium heat.
• Add cut up veggies and all seasonings.
• Toss to coat.
• Cover pan and fry for about 8 minutes for asparagus and 10-15 minutes for green beans.
• Stir once or twice (if at all) until cooked the way you like them (we like our veggies soft -- you might like them crunchy).

ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Quarter the zucchini lengthwise and then cut in half. Place in a gallon resealable plastic bag along with the trimmed asparagus and green beans.
• Add in the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Seal and toss to completely coat the vegetables. Release any extra air from the bag and store in the refrigerator, along with the Parmesan, until ready to roast.
• When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the vegetable mix from the bag and spread it onto a sheet pan. Roast until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 18 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Remove the vegetables from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.

SEASONED GREEN BEANS AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. In a big frying pan heat olive oil, add your asparagus and beans, season well with salt and pepper, saute for about 3 min stirring often, add basil and lemon juice stir well to coat and saute for another 3 min. They should be hot but still crispy. Enjoy

SPICY CAJUN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Add onion powder, seasoned salt and Cajun seasoning and stir to mix.
• Add aspragus, stirring just to coat.
• Cover and cook 5-7 minutes to crisp-tender.

GARLIC ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottom saute` pan to medium high. Add olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add asparagus, green beans (and carrots if using) and stir well to coat vegetables with oil. Sprinkle in salt and pepper and add garlic. Stir constantly 1-2 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Pour onto serving platter and add a splash of Balsamic vinegar to finish if desired. Can be served hot, room temp or cold.

SPICY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Put the green beans, water, and salt into a bowl and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the ghee in a large pan, then add the garlic, ginger, and spices and cook for about one minute.
• Add the green beans. Water and all. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes, or until tender. Turn the heat off.
• Add the sesame seeds and cook (over no heat) for 2 minutes. Serve hot.
• eNjoY!

SPICY SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH TAMARI AND TOASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chile flakes, fry until the garlic is a golden color, about 2 minutes. Throw in the asparagus, tamari, and black pepper, to taste and saute for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.

SPICY SHRIMP WITH GREEN BEANS & RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Put the shrimp in a medium bowl, sprinkle with the wine, cover and refrigerate until needed, up to two hours.
• Bring a medium pan of salted water to boil, add green beans and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Drain, rinse with cold water and throughly dry on paper towels.
• Cut the beans diagonally in 1 1/2 inch lengths and set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients and set aside.
• Drain the shrimp well.
• Heat a wok or medium skillet over high heat.
• Add half the oil and when it is very hot, add the shrimp.
• Stir-fry until the shrimp are firm and opaque, 1-2 minutes.
• Take from heat and set shrimp aside.
• Reheat the wok over medium-high heat and add the remaining oil.
• Stir-fry the shallots, garlic and bell pepper until the bell pepper starts to soften, 1-2 minutes.
• Add the green beans and stir-fry until just hot, about 30 seconds.
• Reduce heat, stir the glaze and pour into the wok.
• Stir until thickened.
• Add the shrimp with any juices and stir to combine.

ASPARAGUS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE STIR FRY

Steps:

• In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
• Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
• Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.