Montereygreenbeans Recipes

Steps:

• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the vegetable oil. Spread the ham in the skillet in a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns brown and crispy. Remove half of the ham shards from the skillet and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Leave the remaining ham and any fat that has rendered in the skillet.
• Add the green beans, chicken stock, pepper and salt to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stock reduces and darkens in color and the beans are soft but hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving platter and sprinkle with the reserved crispy ham.

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Put green beans in pot- if canned add juices, if frozen add water enough to see but not cover beans- cook on medium heat.
• Fry bacon until cooked but not too crisp- drain on paper towel.
• Cut onion in large (thick) slices and break rings apart in to beans.
• Crumble or rip bacon apart add to beans.
• Add spices to taste.
• Let cook for a few hours on low heat.
• If want to serve sooner- turn heat up and cook until water boils down.
• OR can put in crockpot on low all day long and let simmer.

Steps:

• Snap end off the beans.
• Add beans to boiling water.
• Cook ONLY 5 minutes.
• Drain and run under cold water.
• In a skillet, melt butter and saute beans for 3 minutes.
• Add cheese, pepper and garlic salt and toss.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Add the bacon and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is beginning to crisp and the onions are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium high and add the green beans and tomato paste. Stir and allow to cook for a minute or two. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer until thickened and the beans are soft but still green, 5 to 7 minutes.

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
• Add the onion and jalapeño and cook for a minute or two, then add the green beans. Cook until the green beans are bright green, an additional minute. Add the chicken stock, garlic powder and a good pinch of both salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and lightly cover, allowing the some of the steam to escape. Cook until the liquid is evaporated and the beans are starting to soften, but still have a bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer the beans to a serving vessel. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the top of the beans, along with the fried onions.

Steps:

• Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
• Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer (or a colander that will sit nicely in saucepan), and place over boiling water.
• Cover and steam 5 minutes.
• Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.
• Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.
• Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
• Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining 5 ingredients.
• Stir well.
• Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Add the beans, mushrooms, lemon-pepper and salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Cover beans with water; add chopped onion and bring to a boil.
• Boil 2 minute.
• Take off heat, cover and let sit 1 hours.
• Do not drain water, but again add enough water to cover beans, heat to boiling, turn down heat and cook until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 to 2 hours.
• (add more water if needed during cooking) When beans are done (make sure there is not too much water in the beans), take off heat and mash with a mixer Add margarine, salt, pepper, and cheese and continue to beat with mixer until the beans are soft.

Steps:

• If using bacon, fry, drain and break into pieces.
• Saute onion and green pepper (if using) in bacon grease (or in a bit of vegetable oil if not using bacon).
• Add beans (and their liquid), tomato sauce, seasonings and corn.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring till mixture is blended and bubbling and liquid reduces some.
• Stir in cheese and stir till cheese is smooth and melted into the sauce.
• Cook, stirring till mixture attains desired thickness.
• Serve over cooked rice.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 cups (8 oz.) cheese and 3/4 cup salad dressing with bacon; set aside. Cut 1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread in half lengthwise; brush with 2 Tbsp. melted butter. Broil 4 in. from heat on baking sheets until golden brown. Spread with cheese mixture. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with minced fresh parsley. Serves 8.