Warm Beans With Herbed Tomatoes And Goat Cheese Recipes

WARM GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; grease with cooking spray. Cook and stir the green beans and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Transfer the green bean mixture into the large bowl with the potatoes. Add the balsamic vinaigrette, roasted red peppers, and basil; toss lightly. Stir in the goat cheese.

FIVE-MINUTE SALAD: GOAT CHEESE, HERB AND WHITE BEAN

Steps:

• Place greens into a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss. Divide the greens onto 4 plates, top each with about 7 tomatoes, 1/4 cup of beans and 2 tablespoons of goat cheese. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

SIMPLY ELEGANT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Steam green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast in oil for about 3 minutes.
• Add green beans, salt and pepper.
• Sauté for about 3 more minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar, toss with beans and walnuts to thoroughly coat.
• Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.

WARM BEANS WITH HERBED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh oregano, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• In a medium saucepan combine undrained red or kidney beans and undrained great northern or navy beans.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat- Cover and simmer for 2 minutes or till heated through- Drain.
• To serve, toss warm beans with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle cheese over bean mixture.
• If desired, garnish with fresh basil.
• Serve warm.