Warm Cabbage And Green Beans Recipes

WARM CABBAGE AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, over low heat, melt butter; add onion, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cumin, cardamom, oregano, turmeric, basil, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes; strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heat proof bowl (may be stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for 3 weeks).
• To make the cabbage and green beans heat a saute pan or skillet over medium heat; melt 1/2 cup spiced butter and add cabbage and sliced onion.
• Saute until cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes; add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, turmeric, berbere, cardamom, and ginger.
• Cook, over low heat, until soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare and ice water bath; bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Add green beans to boiling water, reduce heat to low, and cook until bright and tender, 3 to 5 minutes; immediately drain and plunge beans into the water bath.
• Drain beans and fold into the tomatoes and cabbage mixture; simmer 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust for salt.; serve with injera bread or rice.

GERMAN-STYLE CABBAGE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper to the drippings. Bring to a boil. , Add cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

GREEN BEANS AND CABBAGE 'SCANDIA'

Steps:

• Wash, trim, slice and steam the green beans.
• Save 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
• Cool the beans in cold water to prevent them from cooking more from their own heat.
• Chop the cabbage, and set both vegetables aside.
• In a double boiler, melt the butter with the vinegar, sugar, bouillon cube, dill, salt and pepper to taste, and add the cornstarch mixed with a little cold water (about 1 tbsp.) Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly, then thin it with the bean cooking water.
• Add the cabbage and cook it for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, then add the beans.
• Stir well to be sure the vegetables are well coated in the sauce. Thin with a little more water if needed.
• Heat through and serve.

WARM CABBAGE AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• To make the spiced butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, and add onion, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cumin, cardamom, oregano, turmeric and basil. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand until spices settle, about 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof bowl. It may be stored in a tightly covered container for up to 3 weeks.
• To make the cabbage and green beans: Melt 1/2 cup spiced butter in a 12-to-14-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add cabbage and sliced onion, and sauté until the cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, turmeric, berbere, cardamom and ginger. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour 6 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Set aside a bowl of ice water. Add green beans to boiling water, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, plunge beans into ice water until chilled, then drain again.
• Fold green beans into tomatoes and cabbage. Simmer until the beans take on flavors of the spiced sauce, about 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. If desired, serve with injera or rice.