Sweet Sunflower Green Beans Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Snap ends off beans; cut in half if beans are large. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the beans, onion, garlic, salt, if using, and pepper.
• Bring back to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook about 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender; drain.
• Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and oregano over the beans. Toss lightly to mix.

SWEET SUNFLOWER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Steam green beans in large pot for 5 minutes or until crisp and bright green. Remove from heat and pat dry.
• Place in a casserole dish.
• In a large skillet, saute onion, garlic, thyme, basil, sea salt and pepper in the olive oil until onions begin to caramelize, approximately 10 minutes. Add mixture to the green beans; mix well. Add lemon juice, sunflower seeds and lemon zest.
• Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven; serve warm.

EASY SWEET GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat water in a pot large enough to hold all of your beans until boiling.
• Wash, trim and cut your green beans into bite sized pieces while you are waiting for the water to boil.
• When water is boiling and your beans are prepared dump them into the boiling water for about 5 minutes or bright green.
• While beans are boiling grab a medium bowl and combine soy sauce, melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until blended. Set aside.
• When beans are cooked drain them in a colander in the sink or how ever you prefer. Return beans to the pot and add the soy mixture on top of the beans. Toss beans in mixture until they are all coated. Serve immediately.
• I always serve this dish with rice. I usually serve the beans beside or on top of the rice with a little extra sauce drizzled all over!

SWEET AND TANGY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon, and set aside while reserving the grease in the pan. Stir the sugar, vinegar and onion into the bacon grease, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the beans, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the beans have reached your desired doneness. Crumble the bacon over the top before serving.

GREEN BEANS WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan and add marjoram, basil, chervil, savory and thyme.
• In a large frying pan, add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan, and bring to a boil.
• Add parsley, chives, garlic and beans and cook until beans are just crisp-ender.
• Pour off excess water, add herb butter and sunflower kernals.
• Stir to coat and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until well mixed.