Green Bean
Pork Stew with Olives and Green Beans
If hojiblanca or cacereña olives are unavailable, use other Mediterranean olives.
Green Beans, Toasted Pecans, and Blue Cheese
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Green Beans with Crushed Almonds
This side dish would be a perfect way to round out a meal of leftover roast chicken (or a bird from the local deli).
Sauteed Haricots Verts, Red Bell Peppers, and Pine Nuts
It wouldn't be Christmas without some red and green on the table.
Chicken Tagine with Chickpeas and Mint
This one-pot dish is delicious over couscous. What to drink: Wines with distinctive spice notes, such as Gewürztraminer or Syrah.
Wild Mushroom and Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese
"On Saturday mornings I like to go to the farmers' market near my house and buy whatever produce is at its peak," writes Justin Kulongowski of Portland, Maine. "One weekend I came home with all the ingredients to make this great salad."
Haricots Verts with Almonds
Small, slender green beans can stand in for the haricots verts, a petite French variety, in this easy classic.
Red Potato and Green Bean Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
This lovely side can be made a day ahead.
Green Beans with Lemon and Oil
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min
Tangy Eggplant, Long Beans, and Cherry Tomatoes with Roasted Peanuts
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Seared Scallop Salad with Haricots Verts and Truffle Oil
This is lovely paired with Champagne.
Lobster "Potpies"
Active time: 2 hr Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr (includes making stock)