Green Beans with Sesame Sauce

Serves 4 Green Beans: 1/2 pound green beans, root end removed 1 ounce deep-fried tofu pouch (abura-age) optional 1/2 cup (or more) shelled edamame, cooked toasted sesame seeds sea salt White Sesame Sauce: 1/2 cup toasted tahini or 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sweetener 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons sake (rice vinegar [...]

By |2012-10-05T00:33:36-07:00October 1st, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Grandma’s Green Beans

2 large handfuls of green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 large onion, medium dice 1 clove garlic, minced several tomatoes, stems removed and cut into chunks sea salt (to your taste) freshly ground black pepper balsamic vinegar fresh grated nutmeg olive oil 1. Saute the onions in a large pot, the bottom [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:32:56-07:00August 20th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Green Beans, Toasted Pecans and Blue Cheese

Serves 4-6 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup teaspoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup pecans 1 1/2 pounds green beans 3 ounces blue cheese 1. in a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1 tablespoon oil to make the dressing. 2. In a small [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:34:01-07:00August 6th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Fassoulia (Sephardic Green Beans)

Serves 8 This stewed green bean dish is slow cooked to allow all the flavors to gently marry. If you prefer your green beans crisp-tender, reduce the simmering time by half. Serve as a main dish by adding toasted, chopped almonds and a bulghur pilaf. 1/8 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:34:38-07:00August 6th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Murcia Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds

Serves 6 The beans must be al dente to retain their natural garden-crunchy texture. With this recipe, note that the garlic is being tempered by being cooked with the green beans. 2 pounds green beans, ends removed boiling salted water 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled olive oil sea salt Dressing: 3/4 c. blanched almonds 2 large [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:37:01-07:00July 9th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments
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